Case report: A rare presentation of Giant palmar lipoma.
Case report: A rare presentation of Giant palmar lipoma.
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DOI:
10.1016/j.ijscr.2016.06.036
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发表时间:
2016
影响因子:
0.6
通讯作者:
Singh AK
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作者:
Singh V;Kumar V;Singh AK
Lipomas of deep palmer space are rare. They are slowly progressive in nature and usually do not cause numbness or weakness of the hand. They can be deceptively large and extensive and lead to misdiagnosis if not carefully worked out. Simple imaging such as ultrasound is useful for a superficially located lipoma. MRI, however, provides correct diagnosis in about 94% of cases and delineates the exact anatomical extent of the lesion. Vital structures like tendons & neurovascular bundles should be identified and preserved. With careful surgical technique the complications can be prevented. Lipomas are ubiquitous in human body but a rare presentation in the deep palmar space. The objective of this article is to highlight the key points in the diagnosis and precautions to be taken during surgery so that any untoward complication can be avoided. This is a case report of a 55-year-old female housewife presented with a long standing large painless swelling in the right palm. High resolution ultrasound suggested the diagnosis of lipoma. Surgical excision was done taking care not to injure the vital stuctures of the hand. Postoperative course was uneventful and the patient was able to perform her daily activities without any difficulty or pain. Therefore, one should be cautious while dealing with deep palmar lipomas. Palmar lipomas usually do not cause numbness or weakness of the hand. They can be deceptively large and extensive and one should be careful during the work up. Simple imaging such as ultrasound is useful for a superficially located lipoma. MRI, however, provides correct diagnosis in about 94% of cases. Vital structures should be identified and preserved. With careful surgical technique the complications can be prevented.