Proliferative Fasciitis SOA Textbook (Visit this link)
Authors Scott D. Weiner, MD Thomas Scharschmidt, MD Akron, OH
Proliferative fasciitis (PF) is a condition characterized by subcutaneous fascial thickenings that present as a firm, movable subcutaneous nodule. It is considered the subcutaneous and fascial equivalent of proliferative myositis, which is myositis ossificans without the ossification. It is a benign self-limited pseudosarcomatous process that is adequately treated with local excision alone when symptomatic. Because of the self-limiting nature of the condition, when recognized and diagnosed surgical intervention can often be avoided.
Outline - I. Introduction
II. Historical Perspective
III. Anatomic and Physciologic Considerations
IV. Natural History and Classifications
V. Diagnosis and Recognition
VI. Treatment
VII. Summary
VIII. Equipment
IX. Pharmacology
X. References
XI. Patient Education Summary
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