Clinical Example: Reactive fibroosseous pseudotumor of the palm

Reactive fibroosseous pseudotumor may resemble a soft tissue malignancy, but is a benign process, similar to myositis ossificans.

 
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This rubbery hard mass developed over the course of a year. There was a history of some repeated impact to the area.
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The preop MRI:
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Tumor excision, preserving the ulnar artery and nerve.
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Late result.
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