Abstract
A 67-year-old woman presented with pain and swelling over her ring metacarpal. There was no history of antecedent blunt or penetrating injury. X-rays showed a progressively destructive lesion of the metacarpal shaft and base. Subsequent biopsy revealed a giant cell reparative granuloma. Because of her age and the presence of osteoarthritis and digital stiffness, a ray amputation was carried out. Follow-up examination 3 years later revealed no evidence of recurrence.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 732-736 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Hand Surgery |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Surgery