| Lipomas of the hand: a review and 13 patient case series. | |
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PMID: 21045920 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Objective: In this article, the presentation, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and complications of lipomas of the hand are reviewed and evaluated. Methods: A thorough review of the literature is completed, and a series of 13 patients are summarized and briefly examined. Results: Lipomas may present as asymptomatic tumors or produce concerning signs and symptoms such as muscular atrophy and paralysis. Some lipomas may be identified by physical examination alone. However, magnetic resonance imaging best facilitates definitive diagnosis. Conclusions: In the absence of mechanical impairment or cosmetic concern, observation remains the clinical standard of care. When pain, compression neuropathy, disfigurement, or decreased function affect the patient, surgical resection is typically curative. Malignant transformation rarely occurs. |
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Menaka M Nadar; Carlo R Bartoli; Morton L Kasdan |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-10-25 |
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Title: Eplasty Volume: 10 ISSN: 1937-5719 ISO Abbreviation: Eplasty Publication Date: 2010 |
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Created Date: 2010-11-03 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101316107 Medline TA: Eplasty Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: e66 Citation Subset: - |
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