Nodular fasciitis of the hallux: difficulties in diagnosis

Acta Orthop Belg. 1997 Mar;63(1):46-9.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Fasciitis / complications
  • Fasciitis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fasciitis / pathology
  • Fasciitis / surgery
  • Female
  • Hallux* / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Osteolysis / diagnostic imaging
  • Osteolysis / etiology
  • Radiography