Open AccessLipoma of the middle finger
Author(s) -
Zhongqing Hu,
Yue Zou,
Yunjia Tang,
Yi Zhu
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.59
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1536-5964
pISSN - 0025-7974
DOI - 10.1097/md.0000000000008309
Subject(s) - medicine , middle finger , lipoma , medline , anatomy , radiology , thumb , political science , law
Abstract Rationale: Lipomas originated from fingers are rare and the dissection is necessary when the lipomas limit the finger movement or cause pain. Patient concerns: A 57-year-old male was admitted to our department due to a painless swelling on the volar side of the middle finger of the right hand. The flexion movement of the distal interphalangeal joint was limited. Diagnoses : Imaging studies and open biopsy confirmed that it was a finger lipoma. Interventions : An excisional biopsy was performed. Outcomes : The patient recovered completely after two weeks. Lessons : Based on this case and literature we reviewed, ultrasound and MRI should be used to diagnose the finger lipoma and excision was the main treatment option.