title: Florid reactive periostitis of the thumb: a case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Florid reactive periostitis is a rare benign bone lesion that occurs most often in the phalanges of hands and feet. Histologic evaluation is commonly required to distinguish this benign lesion from clinically indistinguishable malignant and infectious disorders. The lesion is typically self-limiting or cured by local excision; however, in very aggressive cases ray amputation may be indicated. The authors report a case of florid reactive periostitis affecting the thumb with satisfactory outcome and without recurrence at 2-year follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Hospital Asepeyo, Avda Alcalde Barnils, S/N, Sant Cugat del Vallés, 08190 Barcelona, Spain.
authors.forename: Jordi
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Solana
authors.forename: Manuel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bosch
authors.forename: Isabel
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Español
mesh_terms: D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010522:Periostitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012008:Recurrence; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000150:complications; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries; D016896:Treatment Outcome