FLORID REACTIVE PERIOSTITIS OF THE THUMB

A case of florid reactive periostitis of the thumb is presented. This is a rare pseudosarcomatous lesion which generally has a benign radiog raphic appearance, but on histology it may be mistaken for a malignant process. The clinical behaviour may simulate a malignant tumour but a fter local excision there is very little propensity for recurrence. Lo cal resection is the recommended treatment. Surgeons and pathologists should consider the possibility of florid reactive periostitis before making a diagnosis of sarcoma in the hand.