Fast-growing pseudomalignant myositis ossificans of the hand: further experience and review of the literature.


Published online: Mar 27 1994

L De Smet, G Maes, and G Fabry.

University Hospital Pellenberg, Department of Orthopedics, K.U. Leuven, Belgium.

Abstract

Two new cases of pseudomalignant myositis ossificans of the hand are reported. This lesion may be mistaken for a malignancy. The benign diagnosis is confirmed by the histologically characteristic zone phenomenon. Local excision cured both patients, without evidence of recurrence at 18 and 24 months postoperatively.