Nodular fasciitis of the hallux: difficulties in diagnosis.


Published online: Mar 27 1997

G Spagnolli, M P Pasquali, M Rosati, and M Lisanti.

2nd Orthopedic Department, University of Pisa, Italy.

Abstract

Nodular fasciitis or proliferative fasciitis is currently classified as a tumor-like hyperplastic lesion of soft tissues. Histological characteristics of this lesion have often caused diagnostic problems since it can be mistaken for a malignant mesenchymal neoplasm. To highlight this we report a case of nodular fasciitis that was difficult to diagnose because of its atypical radiographic and clinical features.

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