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.