Fibro-osseous pseudotumor of the digit: Case report and surgical experience with extensive digital lesion abutting on neurovascular bundles.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fibro-osseous pseudotumor (FOPD) of the digit is a rare benign lesion of subcutaneous tissue characterized by fibroblastic proliferation and osteoid formation. Herein, we present a case of massive FOPD lesion in the base of ring finger with extensive involvement of the neurovascular bundles with challenging surgical approach.

Case description

A 27-year old female patient, presented with 7-months history of a progressively enlarging mass on her left hand. Upon assessment, the mass was located over the proximal phalanx of the left ring finger with extensive involvement of the 4th web space. Her neurovascular examination was normal. Radiological investigations showed partial involvement of the radial sided bundle together with complete involvement of the ulnar sided

SUBMITTER: Jawadi T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6176746 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature