@article{ART002034080},
author={김승환 and 김정수 and Kyung Han Nam},
title={Nodular Fasciitis as a Pseudosarcomatous Lesion in the Ligamentum Nuchae - A Case Report -},
journal={Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery},
issn={2093-4378},
year={2015},
volume={22},
number={3},
pages={114-117}
TY - JOUR
AU - 김승환
AU - 김정수
AU - Kyung Han Nam
TI - Nodular Fasciitis as a Pseudosarcomatous Lesion in the Ligamentum Nuchae - A Case Report -
JO - Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
PY - 2015
VL - 22
IS - 3
PB - Korean Society Of Spine Surgery
SP - 114
EP - 117
SN - 2093-4378
AB - Study Design: A case report.
Objectives: Nodular fasciitis is a non-neoplastic soft-tissue lesion located in the deep subcutaneous region; it may be misdiagnosed as a malignant tumor due to its rapid growth and microscopic characteristics. We introduce an unusual case of nodular fasciitis which presented as a posterior neck mass.
Summary of Literature Review: Nodular fasciitis is an unusual benign lesion.Becaue it sometimes shows aggressive microscopic characteristics, (being hypercellular and polymorphic), the condition has the potential to be misdiagnosed as sarcoma.
Materials and Methods: A 20-year-old woman presented with a 1-month history of a progressively enlarging mass on her posterior neck. Computed tomography (CT) scans of the neck showed a markedly enhanced, well-defined, ovoid soft tissue mass at the posterior of the spinous process of C2. The patient underwent marginal excision. There was a 2 cm, well–capsulated, pinkish-gray mass.
Results: She recovered without any complications. Histopathologic examination showed a spindle cell proliferation, increased cellularity, and nuclear atypia with mitosis. The immunohistochemistry stain showed negative findings. The mass was diagnosed as nodular fasciitis.
Conclusions: A diagnosis of nodular fasciitis, not just malignant tumor, should be considered for a rapidly growing posterior neck mass showing aggressive microscopic appearance, Nodular fasciitis is a self-limiting lesion readily treated by marginal excision. However, follow-ups should be increased to watch for recurrence.
KW - Nodular fasciitis;Neck;Tumor
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김승환, 김정수 and Kyung Han Nam. (2015). Nodular Fasciitis as a Pseudosarcomatous Lesion in the Ligamentum Nuchae - A Case Report -. Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery, 22(3), 114-117.
김승환, 김정수 and Kyung Han Nam. 2015, "Nodular Fasciitis as a Pseudosarcomatous Lesion in the Ligamentum Nuchae - A Case Report -", Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery, vol.22, no.3 pp.114-117.
김승환, 김정수, Kyung Han Nam "Nodular Fasciitis as a Pseudosarcomatous Lesion in the Ligamentum Nuchae - A Case Report -" Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery 22.3 pp.114-117 (2015) : 114.
김승환, 김정수, Kyung Han Nam. Nodular Fasciitis as a Pseudosarcomatous Lesion in the Ligamentum Nuchae - A Case Report -. 2015; 22(3), 114-117.
김승환, 김정수 and Kyung Han Nam. "Nodular Fasciitis as a Pseudosarcomatous Lesion in the Ligamentum Nuchae - A Case Report -" Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery 22, no.3 (2015) : 114-117.
김승환; 김정수; Kyung Han Nam. Nodular Fasciitis as a Pseudosarcomatous Lesion in the Ligamentum Nuchae - A Case Report -. Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery, 22(3), 114-117.
김승환; 김정수; Kyung Han Nam. Nodular Fasciitis as a Pseudosarcomatous Lesion in the Ligamentum Nuchae - A Case Report -. Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery. 2015; 22(3) 114-117.
김승환, 김정수, Kyung Han Nam. Nodular Fasciitis as a Pseudosarcomatous Lesion in the Ligamentum Nuchae - A Case Report -. 2015; 22(3), 114-117.
김승환, 김정수 and Kyung Han Nam. "Nodular Fasciitis as a Pseudosarcomatous Lesion in the Ligamentum Nuchae - A Case Report -" Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery 22, no.3 (2015) : 114-117.
