Title of article
Nodular Fasciitis – Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Diagnosis and Its Pitfalls, with Review of Literature
Author/Authors
Jaiprakash, Padmapriya Dept. of Patholog-Kasturba Medical College- Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India , Radhakrishnan, Balaji Dept. of Pathology- Kasturba Medical College-Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India , Kudva, Ranjini Dept. of Pathology- Kasturba Medical College- Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India , Valiathan, Manna Dept. of Pathology- Kasturba Medical College- Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India , Prasad, Seetharam Dept. of General Surgery- Kasturba Medical College- Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
Pages
7
From page
76
To page
82
Abstract
Background and Objective: Nodular fasciitis (NF) is a self-limiting, transient neoplasm
composed of fibroblasts and myofibroblasts. Since it regresses spontaneously,
diagnosis by fine needle aspiration (FNA) cytology plays a major role in its management.
Methods: We present a series of 8 cases with either FNA or biopsy diagnosis of
NF, and study the major cytological features with a review of literature on diagnostic
criteria and its pitfalls.
Results and Conclusion: The 8 cases occurred in patients between the age of 14 to
72 years, with equal sex distribution. FNA diagnosis concurred in 4 cases. Causes of
wrong diagnosis included lack of clinical information and paucicellular smear.
FNA cytology is an important tool in the diagnosis of nodular fasciitis, in appropriate
clinico-radiological setting.
Keywords
Fasciitis , Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytological Technic
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2019
Record number
2487041
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