Proliferative fasciitis
Proliferative fasciitis
Definition
A rapidly growing, poorly circumscribed, mass-forming proliferation that arises from the subcutaneous tissues. It is characterized by the presence of spindle-shaped fibroblasts, round ganglion-like cells, myxoid to collagenous stroma formation, and high mitotic activity. It recurs only rarely following local excision and does not metastasize.
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Hypodermis | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |