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ischemic fasciitis

Disease Summary
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Mondo Description A reactive, painless lesion which is characterized by a pseudosarcomatous proliferation of fibroblasts and myofibroblasts usually in the deep subcutaneous tissue. It occurs mainly around the limb girdles, sacral region, and greater trochanter. It affects mainly elderly patients and sometimes is associated with physical immobility. Local excision is usually curative.
Mondo Term and Equivalent IDs
MONDO:0004834:  ischemic fasciitis
NCIT:C6483: 
SCTID:403990005: 
UMLS:C1304514: