Unusual Presentation of a Rare Tumor of the Dorsal Surface of the Foot
Joint Authors
Ait Essi, F.
Yacoubi, H.
Rais, H.
Belaabidia, B.
Amal, S.
Latifi, M.
Akhdari, N.
Hocar, O.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-03-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Calcifying aponeurotic fibroma (CAF) was originally described by Keasbey in 1953 as juvenile aponeurotic fibroma, most commonly occurring in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet in children and adolescents.
It usually presents as a firm, painless mass without preceding trauma.
We report a case of this rare condition with an unusual presentation in a 60-year-old woman affecting the dorsal surface of the foot.
It is a relatively benign condition with a good prognosis following complete surgical excision.
It may have a slightly increased incidence in males.
The accurate diagnosis is based only on histology but it is essential to differentiate it from other sinister lesions such as fibrosarcoma that may lead to amputation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hocar, O.& Yacoubi, H.& Akhdari, N.& Amal, S.& Ait Essi, F.& Latifi, M.…[et al.]. 2011. Unusual Presentation of a Rare Tumor of the Dorsal Surface of the Foot. ISRN Dermatology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hocar, O.…[et al.]. Unusual Presentation of a Rare Tumor of the Dorsal Surface of the Foot. ISRN Dermatology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Hocar, O.& Yacoubi, H.& Akhdari, N.& Amal, S.& Ait Essi, F.& Latifi, M.…[et al.]. Unusual Presentation of a Rare Tumor of the Dorsal Surface of the Foot. ISRN Dermatology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491928
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-491928
