Nodular Fasciitis of the Orbit : A Case Report and Brief Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Lynn, Julie J.
Lee, Jeffery R.
Prosser, Andrea H.
Riffle, John E.
Source
Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Nodular fasciitis is a benign, reactive, fibroblastic proliferation in which nodules most commonly develop in the subcutaneous or superficial fascia of the extremities.
The occurrence of these growths in the orbital region is relatively rare.
Our intent is to report another orbital case of this benign fibroproliferative tumor and to provide a brief review of the pertinent medical literature.
The salient pathologic features of nodular fasciitis are summarized.
The potential for the misdiagnosis of these benign mesenchymal tumors as a malignant sarcomatous neoplasm is discussed.
It is important for ophthalmologists to be aware of this pathologic entity and its pseudosarcomatous appearance.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Riffle, John E.& Prosser, Andrea H.& Lee, Jeffery R.& Lynn, Julie J.. 2011. Nodular Fasciitis of the Orbit : A Case Report and Brief Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456108
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Riffle, John E.…[et al.]. Nodular Fasciitis of the Orbit : A Case Report and Brief Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456108
American Medical Association (AMA)
Riffle, John E.& Prosser, Andrea H.& Lee, Jeffery R.& Lynn, Julie J.. Nodular Fasciitis of the Orbit : A Case Report and Brief Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456108
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-456108