Nodular fasciitis of the hand over the metacarpophalangeal joint: a case report.
OBJECTIVE
This study describes a case of nodular fasciitis involving the hand and reviews the neoplasm's pertinent clinical, histologic, and pathologic features.


METHODS
The patient's chart, operative record, histologic specimens, and relevant literature were reviewed.


RESULTS
We report a case of nodular fasciitis involving the hand of a 55-year-old woman that was treated with marginal excision.


CONCLUSIONS
Nodular fasciitis is a self-limited, benign soft tissue tumor composed of fibroblasts and myofibroblasts that typically afflicts younger patients and rarely presents in the hand. Because of its presentation, it can be easily mistaken for a malignant neoplasm. However, most cases represent a reactive and therefore a polyclonal process. Marginal excision generally provides definitive treatment.
Sailon
Alexander M
AM
NewJersey Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, USA.
Cappuccino
Guy
G
Hameed
Meera
M
Fleegler
Earl J
EJ