Proliferative fasciitis of the hand in a child.
Proliferative fasciitis is unusual in the hand and is particularly unusual in young children. The histology of this benign process can be confusing, and it may be differentiated from a sarcoma. The proper treatment is local excision.
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Allegheny General Hospital, Pa.
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Lorenc
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D002648:Child; D005205:Fascia / Q000473:pathology; D005208:Fasciitis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans