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ArticleCureus2023

A Rare Case of Parotid Nodular Fasciitis in a Six-Month-Old Female.

Mazin Merdad, Linah Qasim, Mohammed Nujoom, Hani Z Marzouki, Abdulaziz Neazy

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Mazin MerdadDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.
Linah QasimDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.
Mohammed NujoomDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.
Hani Z MarzoukiDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.
Abdulaziz NeazyDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.
King Abdulaziz University · SA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Nodular fasciitis (NF) is a rare benign self-limiting lesion that is often mistaken for malignancy due to its progressive nature. Reported cases of nodular fasciitis in the parotid gland are uncommon, and its incidence is variable among different age groups. Histopathological and immunohistochemical studies are helpful in distinguishing these kinds of lesions. We report a case of a six-month-old baby with a two-month history of progressive rapid-growing mass in the left parotid region. Clinical examination showed some mild facial nerve weakness with no other significant findings locally or systemically. Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) was inconclusive, and surgical excision was the choice of treatment. On histological examination, the mass was confirmed to be nodular fasciitis, and on follow-up, the patient had no signs of recurrence. Nodular fasciitis can appear in young infants and, if confirmed histopathologically and immunohistochemically, should be treated conservatively.

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fine-needle aspirationimmunohistochemicalnodular fasciitisproliferative lesionself-limiting

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PMID37378233
PMCPMC10291951
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