[Nodular fasciitis of the oral cavity. Report of an unusual case].

Nodular fasciitis is an unusual benign proliferative fibroblastic lesion. It rarely presents in the oral cavity. A review of the world literature revealed only 11 other published cases. We had a case of nodular fasciitis of the oral mucosa in a 27-year-old woman. She noticed a rapidly growing painless nodule. The nodule was successfully eradicated with a single excision. After a year there has been no recurrence. Although the condition is clinically and histologically benign, it may mimic malignancy. It should be taken into account to avoid mutilating surgery.