Fibro‐Osseous Pseudotumor of the Digits Mimicking Pyogenic Granuloma
Fibro‐osseous pseudotumor of the digits is a benign neoplasm that originates in the soft tissue adjacent to the short bones of the hands and feet. We present a case in a 13‐year‐old girl that was initially misdiagnosed as pyogenic granuloma. Familiarity with this entity and imaging and histologic st...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Pediatric dermatology 2017-05, Vol.34 (3), p.e126-e127 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Fibro‐osseous pseudotumor of the digits is a benign neoplasm that originates in the soft tissue adjacent to the short bones of the hands and feet. We present a case in a 13‐year‐old girl that was initially misdiagnosed as pyogenic granuloma. Familiarity with this entity and imaging and histologic studies are necessary to avoid incorrect diagnoses and aggressive surgical interventions. |
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ISSN: | 0736-8046 1525-1470 |
DOI: | 10.1111/pde.13087 |