A rare nodular fasciitis involving the finger: a case report.
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This is a report of a 43-year-old man with nodular fasciitis of the little finger. Nodular fasciitis with its feature of rapid growth and aggressive histological appearance is often mistaken for a malignant neoplasm and rarely involves fingers.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Hand
دوره 4 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009