Open AccessLipoma on Palmar Aspect of Thumb: A Rare Case Report
Author(s) -
Hemlata T Kamra,
Santosh Munde
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2013/5683.3261
Subject(s) - anatomy , neurovascular bundle , lipoma , soft tissue , tendon , medicine , phalanx , proximal phalanx , thumb , tendon sheath , pathology
Lipomas account for approximately 16% of soft tissue mesenchymal tumours. They are uncommon in hand and those which involve the fingers are very rare, with a reported incidence of 1%. In extremities, they often arise from the sub-fascial tissues of the hands and feet, where they may be mistaken for ganglion cysts. A careful dissection is necessary during the surgical procedure, in order to avoid recurrence. Here, we are presenting the case of an 8 years old boy who had Lipoma on palmar aspect of thumb.