Periorbital nodular fasciitis arising during pregnancy.
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2014-04
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Abstract
Nodular fasciitis (NF) is a benign proliferation of fibroblasts
and myofibroblasts that rarely occurs in the periorbital region.
We report what we believe to be the first case of periorbital NF
associated with pregnancy. A case of intravascular fasciitis, a
NF variant, has been reported during pregnancy, but it was not
located in the periorbital region. A weak presence of estrogen
receptors has been reported in NF. This may make it more
susceptible to the hormone-related changes during pregnancy
and contribute to the development of the lesion by stimulating
fibroblasts and smooth muscle cell types. Although rare, NF
should be considered in the differential diagnosis of periorbital
soft-tissue masses arising during pregnancy.
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Nodular fasciitis, periorbital, pregnancy, sarcoma
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Phillips Brandon N, Eiseman Andrew S. Periorbital nodular fasciitis arising during pregnancy. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 2014 Apr ; 62 (4): 520-521.