Lipoma of the middle finger: A case report and review of literature. Issue 42 (October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hu, Zhongqing; Yue, Zhenshuang; Tang, Yanghua; Zhu, Yi
• Other Names: Tripathi. Durga section editor.
• Is Part Of: Medicine. Volume 96:Issue 42(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-10
• Subjects: finger -- lipoma -- MRI -- ultrasound; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Médecine -- Périodiques; Geneeskunde; Medicine; Periodicals; Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000008309
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0025-7974

Abstract

Abstract: Rationale: Lipomas originated from fingers are rare and the dissection is necessary when the lipomas limit the finger movement or cause pain. Patient concerns: A 57-year-old male was admitted to our department due to a painless swelling on the volar side of the middle finger of the right hand. The flexion movement of the distal interphalangeal joint was limited. Diagnoses: : Imaging studies and open biopsy confirmed that it was a finger lipoma. Interventions: : An excisional biopsy was performed. Outcomes: : The patient recovered completely after two weeks. Lessons: : Based on this case and literature we reviewed, ultrasound and MRI should be used to diagnose the finger lipoma and excision was the main treatment option.