Myositis ossificans-like lesion of nerve

Histopathology. 1997 Jan;30(1):75-8. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2559.1997.d01-555.x.

Abstract

An unusual ossifying lesion arising within the median nerve of a young adult male is presented. While ectopic ossification has been described in a large number of sites, intraneural ossification is an uncommon event and usually occurs in association with a pre-existing intraneural neoplasm. This case, in contrast, bears striking histopathological resemblance to myositis ossificans with prominent zonation. We believe that this may represent the first example of a benign myositis ossificans-like lesion of nerve.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Median Nerve / pathology*
  • Myositis Ossificans / pathology*
  • Ossification, Heterotopic / pathology*
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / pathology*