Nodular fasciitis of the hand: a case report.

Katz, M A; Beredjiklian, P K; Wirganowicz, P Z · Clin Orthop Relat Res · 2001

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Nodular fasciitis is a benign, reactive fibroblastic soft tissue tumor. Involvement of the hand is exceedingly rare. A case of nodular fasciitis involving the dominant hand of a 38-year-old woman is reviewed, and its clinicopathologic features are presented. Because of its rapid growth and aggressive histologic appearance, nodular fasciitis can be mistaken for a soft tissue sarcoma, despite its benign clinical behavior. For this reason, aggressive surgical resection should be avoided.

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Anatomy