Nodular fascitis in the oral cavity.
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Clinical and microscopic features of a deeply situated lesion of the oral buccal mucosa are reported. The lesion suddenly appeared as a small lump, without obvious cause. A histologically alarming picture gave rise to a preliminary diagnosis of a sarcoma. However, features of nodular fascities were subsequently recognized and following local removal there has been no recurrence in the 4 years that have elapsed since operation.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- International journal of oral surgery
دوره 5 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1976