“Bone in the penis” or fasciitis ossificans of the penis – a first time description of a pseudo-tumor at an extraordinary site
Abstract Background Fasciitis ossificans is a rare subtype of nodular fasciitis, a benign soft tissue tumor with reactive characteristics. Due to its rapid growth, it is often misdiagnosed as a malignant tumor. While fasciitis ossificans commonly originates from the subcutaneous tissue and can appea...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-04-01
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| Series: | BMC Urology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12894-024-01475-y |