Nodular fasciitis of the masseter muscle: Radiologic and pathologic correlation of a rare benign lesion

Saeid Sadeghi Joni, Mahsa Motiei, Maryam Akbari, Department of Radiology, Razi Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences

Journal of International Medical Research

Published online on April 29, 2026

Abstract

Journal of International Medical Research, Volume 54, Issue 4, April 2026.
Nodular fasciitis rarely arises from the masseter muscle and is frequently misdiagnosed as soft tissue sarcoma. A 43-year-old male presented with a rapidly enlarging, painless swelling below the right mandibular angle over 2 months. Clinical examination ...