An atypical large ulcero-budding type nodular fasciitis of the hand: a case report

BACKGROUND: Nodular fasciitis is a benign soft-tissue tumour mimicking a sarcoma. It is generally subcutaneous and small in size. CASE PRESENTATION: The authors report an exceptional case of a large ulcero-budding proliferative nodular fasciitis located on the hand of a 15-year-old boy. CONCLUSION: This exceptional case focused on the effect of repetitive microtrauma on a nodular fasciitis.

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Main Authors: Diallo,M, Dakouré,PWH, Konségré,V, Soulama,M, Gandéma,S
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Medpharm Publications 2017
Online Access:http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1681-150X2017000300012
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Summary:BACKGROUND: Nodular fasciitis is a benign soft-tissue tumour mimicking a sarcoma. It is generally subcutaneous and small in size. CASE PRESENTATION: The authors report an exceptional case of a large ulcero-budding proliferative nodular fasciitis located on the hand of a 15-year-old boy. CONCLUSION: This exceptional case focused on the effect of repetitive microtrauma on a nodular fasciitis.