Ultraschall Med 2015; 36(03): 290-291
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1366340
Case Report
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Nodular Fasciitis of the Breast: A Case and Literature Review

Noduläre Fasziitis der Brust: Fallbericht und Literaturüberblick
H. Y. Choi
,
S. M. Kim
,
M. Jang
,
B. L. Yun
,
H. S. Ahn
,
S. Y. Park
,
S. W. Kim
,
E. Y. Kang
Further Information

Publication History

13 August 2013

21 February 2014

Publication Date:
22 May 2014 (online)

Introduction

Nodular fasciitis is a benign fibroblastic proliferation in soft tissue that is most commonly found in the upper extremities, trunk, head, and neck region. Its occurrence in the breast has been rarely reported. The most characteristic features are the sudden appearance and rapid growth of a palpable lesion. Nodular fasciitis can clinically, radiologically, and histopathologically mimic a breast carcinoma. We present a case of nodular fasciitis of the breast and a review of the relevant literature.