A case of pseudo-malignant osseous tumour of soft tissue in the hand is described. The history was over two years with intractable pain becoming the dominant symptom. There was no history of trauma or infection initiating the condition. Local amputation provided complete relief of symptoms and there has been no recurrence in two years.
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