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
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Hand / pathology
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Hand / surgery*
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Myositis Ossificans / diagnosis*
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Myositis Ossificans / pathology
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Myositis Ossificans / surgery
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Neoplasms / diagnosis*
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Pain, Intractable / etiology