Maxillary sinus nodular fasciitis.

Saudi Med J

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, College of Medicine, University of Dammam, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 (13) 8966666. Fax. +966 (13) 8966877. E-mail:

Published: January 2014

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  • Nodular fasciitis is a rare, non-cancerous inflammatory condition that can be mistaken for a malignant tumor.
  • A unique case of this condition was reported in a 2-year-old child, originating from the maxillary sinus.
  • A review of existing literature found only 3 documented cases of nodular fasciitis in the para-nasal sinuses, each managed differently.

Article Abstract

Nodular fasciitis is a rare and benign inflammatory condition; however, it can be misdiagnosed as a malignant lesion. We report a unique case of nodular fasciitis arising from the maxillary sinus in a 2-year-old child. Our English literature review (PubMed search), revealed a total of 3 cases published as nodular fasciitis in the para-nasal sinuses, each with a different management approach.

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