plantar fibromatosis

fibromatosis /fi·bro·ma·to·sis/ (fi-bro″mah-to´sis)

1. the presence of multiple fibromas.

2. the formation of a fibrous, tumor-like nodule arising from the deep fascia, with a tendency to local recurrence.

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aggressive fibromatosis  desmoid tumor, particularly one that is extra-abdominal.

fibromatosis gingi´vae , gingival fibromatosis noninflammatory fibrous hyperplasia of the gingiva manifested as a dense, diffuse, smooth or nodular overgrowth of the gingival tissues.

palmar fibromatosis  fibromatosis of palmar fascia, resulting in Dupuytren's contracture.

plantar fibromatosis  fibromatosis of plantar fascia, with single or multiple nodular swellings, sometimes with pain but usually without contractures.

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plantar fibromatosis

n.

Nodular fibroblastic proliferation in the sole of one or both feet, rarely associated with contracture.

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fibromatosis [fi″bro-mah-to´sis]

1. the presence of multiple fibromas.

2. the formation of a fibrous tumorlike nodule arising from the deep fascia, with a tendency to local recurrence.

fibromatosis gingi´vae (gingival fibromatosis) a noninflammatory fibrous hyperplasia of the gingivae and palate, manifested as a dense, smooth, or nodular overgrowth of the tissues. It is usually inherited as an autosomal dominant trait, but some cases are idiopathic and others are produced by drugs.

palmar fibromatosis fibromatosis involving the palmar fascia, and resulting in Dupuytren's contracture.

plantar fibromatosis fibromatosis involving the plantar fascia manifested as single or multiple nodular swellings, sometimes accompanied by pain but usually unassociated with contractures.