FIBROMA OF METACARPAL- RARE PRESENTATION
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 26
Abstract
Benign and malignant affections of bone is not uncommon entity. Both types of lesions are seen in both sexes and all age groups. Ossifying fibroma is a rare, benign, slow-growing bone tumor. Tumor has a high recurrence rate. This report describes an ossifying fibroma of the right second metacarpal in a 25-year-old female. Our aim is to show successful treatment of a metacarpal ossifying fibroma with wide resection.
Authors and Affiliations
Varunjikar , Mrs. Varunjikar A.M, Mrs Joshi S. C, Joshi C. R
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