nodular fasciitis Flashcards
1
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what is it?
A
benign proliferation of fibroblastic and myofibroblastic cells
2
Q
how do they histologically present?
A
very cellular, lots of mitoses figures, plump cells; stellate and spindle, tissue culture appearance, haemorrhage, mature towards periphery
3
Q
how does it clinically present?
A
rapidly growing
superficial or deep
usually circumscribed
haemorrhage
4
Q
where does it usually affect?
A
upper extremities
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