Open AccessPilar cyst on the dorsum of hand
Author(s) -
Meng Li,
Haicheng Han,
Yan Zheng,
Shifu Xiao,
Yuandong Feng
Publication year - 2020
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.0000000000021519
Subject(s) - medicine , cyst , nodule (geology) , dorsum , scalp , lesion , biopsy , surgery , resection , medical diagnosis , surgical resection , radiology , anatomy , paleontology , biology
Rationale: Pilar cyst mainly occurs on the scalp, but pilar cyst on the dorsum of hand has not been reported. Herein, we provide information to improve the clinical cognition of pilar cyst location. Patients concerns: A 76-year-old man presented with a round nodule on the opisthenar of his right hand for two months without any subjective symptoms. Diagnoses: Histological features of the lesion biopsy indicated the diagnosis of pilar cyst. Interventions: Surgical resection was made under local anesthesia. Outcomes: Complete recovery was achieved after surgery. Conclusion: Pilar cyst rarely occurs on the dorsum of hand and its diagnosis depends on histopathological examinations. Surgical resection is the only way to treat it.