Nodular fasciitis in the masticator space eroding into the mandible: a case report

Nodular fasciitis in the masticator space eroding into the mandible: a case report

Nodular fasciitis is a benign soft tissue neoplasm of mesenchymal origin. It is usually characterized by rapid growth, infiltrative behavior, and heterogeneous histopathology, which can make diagnosis difficult and lead to delayed management. It has a 15%-20% occurrence rate in the head and neck and...

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Main Authors: Haider AboSharkh, BSc, DMD, Ayoub Nahal, MD, FRCP(c), Waleed Suliman Zaid, DDS, MSc, FRCD(c), Michel El-Hakim, DMD, MD, MSc, FRCD(c), Dipl ABOMS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-03-01
Series:Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases
Subjects:
Nodular fasciitis
Cranial fasciitis
Pseudosarcoma
Masticator space
Intralesional steroid injection
Temporomandibular joint prosthesis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214541914000029

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