Cranial nodular fasciitis
Cranial nodular fasciitis
Definition
A rare self-limiting, rapidly growing, non-encapsulated benign neoplasm that arises from the cranium. This is an osteolytic lesion. It is characterized by the presence of plump spindle-shaped fibroblasts, multinucleated osteoclast-like giant cells, chronic inflammatory infiltrate, red blood cell extravasation, and high mitotic activity.
Also known as cranial nodular fasciitis, cranial pseudosarcomatous fasciitis — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skull | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |