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Breast Cancer
Case of nodular fascitis of the breast presented
January 12th, 2006
A case of nodular fascitis of the breast was reported. According to recent research from England, "Nodular fascitis is a benign condition commonly affecting the limbs. In the breast, however, it may mimic breast cancer clinically and radiologically." "We report a case of nodular fascitis of the breast and its conservative management. With the use of cytology, core biopsy and imaging we were able to confidently diagnose nodular fascitis and, therefore, avoid surgical intervention," announced V. Brown and colleagues, Salisbury District Hospital. The researchers concluded, "Recent literature is reviewed demonstrating the benign...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2006-01-12)
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