Nodular Fasciitis of the Neck Causing Emergency: A Case Report
Nodular fasciitis is a benign, reactive, tumor-like lesion composed of fibroblasts and myofibroblasts. It typically occurs in the extremities and the trunk. Head and neck localization is 13−20%. As it grows rapidly, clinicians frequently misdiagnose it as an aggressive or a malignant lesion. Some le...
Main Authors: | Serkan Yaşar Çelik, Yelda Dere, Özgür İlhan Çelik, Serhan Derin, Murat Şahan, Özcan Dere |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Oman Medical Specialty Board
2017-01-01
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Series: | Oman Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | http://omjournal.org/articleDetails.aspx?coType=1&aId=1863 |
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