Abstract
Background and Objective:Nodular fasciitis (NF) is a self-limiting, transient neo- plasm 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 ofNF, 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-radiologicalsetting.
Highlights
Nodular fasciitis (NF) is a self-limiting neoplasm arising from fibroblastic or myofibroblastic cells
fine needle aspiration (FNA) cytology is an important tool in the diagnosis of nodular fasciitis, in appropriate clinico-radiological setting
Materials and Methods Laboratory information system was used to retrieve all cases with a differential diagnosis of nodular fasciitis on fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) or a definite diagnosis of the same on histopathology
Summary
The 8 cases occurred in patients between the age of 14 to 72 years, with equal sex distribution. 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
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