Lipoma on Palmar Aspect of Thumb:
A Rare Case Report
Published: August 1, 2013 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2013/.3261
Hemlata T. Kamra, Santosh L. Munde
1. Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Bhagat Phool Singh Government Medical College for
women, Khanpur Kalan, Sonepat, Haryana, India.
2. Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Bhagat Phool Singh Government Medical College for
women, Khanpur Kalan, Sonepat, Haryana, India.
Correspondence
Dr. Hemlata T. Kamra,
Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Bhagat Phool Singh Government Medical College for
women, Khanpur Kalan, Sonepat, Haryana.
Phone: 08983483407, E-mail: hemlatamunde@rediffmail.com
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.
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