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

Authors :: Arnaud JP
Arnaud M
Pecout C
Dunoyer J
Source :: Annales de chirurgie de la main : organe officiel des societes de chirurgie de la main [Ann Chir Main] 1987; Vol. 6 (1), pp. 48-50.
Publication Year :: 1987
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.

Subjects :: Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Hand pathology
Humans
Middle Aged
Myositis Ossificans pathology
Myositis Ossificans surgery
Pain, Intractable etiology
Hand surgery
Myositis Ossificans diagnosis
Neoplasms diagnosis

Language :: French
ISSN :: 0753-9053
Volume :: 6
Issue :: 1
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Annales de chirurgie de la main : organe officiel des societes de chirurgie de la main
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 3619528
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1016/s0753-9053(87)80008-x