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
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.
