Nodular fasciitis of the thumb: a case report.
Nodular fasciitis is an uncommon, benign, reactive fibroblastic soft tissue tumour. It is infrequently seen in the hand. A case of nodular fasciitis involving the thumb of a 34-year-old male is reviewed, and its clinicopathologic features are presented. Main significance lies in clinical and pathological recognition of the lesion to avoid over-treatment.
Singh
Roop
R
Department of Orthopaedics, Paraplegia and Rehabilitation, Rohtak, Haryana, India. drroopsingh@rediffmail.com
Sharma
Ashwini K
AK
D000328:Adult; D005208:Fasciitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013933:Thumb / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery