Myositis Ossificans in the Finger: A Case Report

Lee,  Yong Beom; Choi,  Soo Joong; Kwon,  Bong Cheol; Lee,  Seong Jin

doi:2011.20.2.116

Arch Hand Microsurg > Volume 20(2); 2011 > Article

Case Report

Journal of the Korean Society for Surgery of the Hand 2011;20(2):116-120.
Published online November 30, 2011.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12790/jkssh.2011.20.2.116

Myositis Ossificans in the Finger: A Case Report

Yong Beom Lee, M.D., Soo Joong Choi, M.D., Bong Cheol Kwon, M.D., Seong Jin Lee, M.D.

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, Korea. drleeyb@hallym.or.kr

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Abstract

Myositis ossificans is a solitary benign ossifying lesion in the soft tissue. Occurring predominantly in muscles, a similar lesion may occasionally be found in subcutaneous tissues, tendons, fascia and periosteum. It is often misdiagnosed as an extraskeletal osteosarcoma because of its rapid growth. Therefore, it is sometimes called pseudomalignant myositis ossificans. Myositis ossificans rarely occurs in the distal portion of the finger. We present a case of myositis ossificans of finger and review the the clinical, radiographical, and histological presentation, as well as the appropriate therapeutic management.

Key Words: Myositis ossificans, Finger