Oral nodular fasciitis: a case report.

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Alkan A., Günhan O., Çelenk P.

Journal of oral science, vol.43, no.3, pp.217-220, 2001 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 43 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2001
  • Doi Number: 10.2334/josnusd.43.217
  • Journal Name: Journal of oral science
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.217-220
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Nodular fasciitis of the cheek is an extremely rare lesion of the oral cavity. It should be considered in the differential diagnosis of swellings in the oral mucosa. We describe a case of nodular fasciitis and discuss the difficulties of histological and clinical diagnosis of this condition.