Lipoma of the Tendon Sheath in the Fourth Extensor Compartment of the Hand

Lipoma of an extensor tendon compartment is an exceedingly rare tumor of the hand. Although benign, it can often cause localized pain and finger stiffness, necessitating surgical excision. We report a case of a lipoma of the tendon sheath in the fourth dorsal compartment of the hand that was success...

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Published inThe American journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.) Vol. 44; no. 12; p. 561
Main Authors Gurich, Jr, Richard W, Pappas, Nicholas D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.2015
Subjects
Adult
Female
Hand
Humans
Lipoma - diagnosis
Lipoma - surgery
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Neoplasms, Connective Tissue - diagnosis
Neoplasms, Connective Tissue - surgery
Orthopedic Procedures
Tendons
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Summary:Lipoma of an extensor tendon compartment is an exceedingly rare tumor of the hand. Although benign, it can often cause localized pain and finger stiffness, necessitating surgical excision. We report a case of a lipoma of the tendon sheath in the fourth dorsal compartment of the hand that was successfully treated with surgical excision.
ISSN:1934-3418