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Review
. 2017 Jan;2(3-4):100-101.
doi: 10.1159/000448252. Epub 2016 Sep 14.

Hard Digital Nodules

Efstathios Rallis  1 , George Aravanis  2 , Paraskevi-Aikaterini Pierrakou  3 , Chariklia Spiliadi  3
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Review

Hard Digital Nodules

Efstathios Rallis et al. Skin Appendage Disord. 2017 Jan.
No abstract available

Keywords: Digit; Leiomyoma; Piloleiomyoma.

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Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1
a, b Flesh-colored lesions firm in palpation affecting significantly the cosmetic appearance of the fingers.
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
The lesions were surgically excised resulting in a satisfactory outcome.
Fig. 3
Fig. 3
Histological findings (H&E, ×10). Ιnterlacing bundles and irregular collections of elongated cells with brightly eosinophilic cytoplasm. Blue (right) arrow: entrapped atrophic hair follicle. Red (left) arrow: enclosed sweat glands and lipoid tissue.
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