[Myositis ossificans of the hand: the problem of a pseudomalignant tumor]

Ann Chir Main. 1987;6(1):48-50. doi: 10.1016/s0753-9053(87)80008-x.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The authors report a case of myositis ossificans localised in the abductor digiti minimi of the hand. This type of fast growing tumor can be confused with malignant tumors. The diagnosis between these different tumors is discussed. Surgical removal seems the best treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Hand / pathology
  • Hand / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Myositis Ossificans / diagnosis*
  • Myositis Ossificans / pathology
  • Myositis Ossificans / surgery
  • Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Pain, Intractable / etiology