IntermediateSoft tissue
Calcifying Aponeurotic Fibroma
Synonyms: Juvenile aponeurotic fibroma
Slowly growing painless mass in palm or sole
Quick Facts
Behaviour
Intermediate
Category
Soft tissue
Synonyms
Juvenile aponeurotic fibroma
Category
Soft tissue
Behaviour
Intermediate
Gender
Male
Tissue of Origin
Fibrous
Epidemiology
- Rare fibroblastic tumour with calcification
- Children and young adults most affected
Clinical Features
- Slowly growing painless mass in palm or sole
- Often adherent to tendons or fascia
- Hard consistency due to calcification
Location
- Palm of hand
- Sole of foot
- Wrist
- Ankle
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