Nodular fasciitis of the finger and hand: case report

J Hand Surg Am. 2010 Jul;35(7):1184-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2010.04.017.

Abstract

Nodular fasciitis rarely arises in the hand. We describe 4 cases that were histologically diagnosed as nodular fasciitis on biopsy specimens arising in the hands. The masses of 2 patients were excised due to rapid growth. Both of these patients had no recurrence. The other 2 patients were followed without surgical excision, and the masses partially regressed without functional impairment.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Fasciitis / diagnosis*
  • Fasciitis / rehabilitation
  • Fasciitis / surgery
  • Female
  • Fingers / pathology*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hand / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Sampling Studies
  • Treatment Outcome