ischemic fasciitis
MONDO:0004834Mondo
Findings
No curated finding names ischemic fasciitis yet. Everything below is reference data from Mondo, HPO and GenCC, not evidence about what affects it.
Definition
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.
Definition from the Mondo Disease Ontology (MONDO:0004834), read 2026-09-29. CC BY 4.0.
Where it sits
- A kind of
Other names
1 name
Resolves to: ischemic fasciitis
- Also called
- atypical decubital fibroplasia