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Nodular Fasciitis May Mimic Sarcoma

Molecular testing may help avoid overtreatment when benign soft-tissue tumors present with atypical clinical or histologic features.

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • May 11, 2026

  • 4 min

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    Nodular fasciitis can mimic sarcoma or other neoplasms.

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    Misdiagnosis can lead to unnecessary aggressive treatment.

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    Molecular testing aids diagnosis, particularly USP6 fusions.

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    29 cases reviewed with varied clinical presentations.

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    FISH has limitations; some cases are incorrectly deemed negative.

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    NGS provided better identification of fusions.

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    Histopathological findings were consistent across cases.

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    No tumors showed progression during follow-up.

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Nodular Fasciitis May Mimic Sarcoma

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • May 11, 2026

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