Neuroma False

A false neuroma is a formation on a tendon consisting of connective tissue. It is characterized by the presence of a superficial rim with a thickening in the center. It occurs quite often in men after 40 years of age, rarely in women.

A false neuroma is a benign tumor of the soft tissues of the forearm or hand. According to the data of most authors, among all formations of this localization it ranks second, second only to hygroma. Several options for the location of the tumor are possible, but most often a tumor is observed in the area of ​​the dorsal surface of the distal phalanx of the thumb and in the area of ​​the styloid process of the thumb