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Median Nerve Compression in Carpal Tunnel Caused by a Giant Lipoma

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: A lipoma is a common, benign soft-tissue tumor that rarely arises in the upper limb. When one does occur in the hand, the location of the lipoma can cause nerve compression, which can mimic carpal tunnel symptoms. Magnetic resonance imaging is the visualization modality of choice for diagnosis and surgical planning of lipomas. Surgical resection is recommended to relieve the neurological manifestations of this disease. The surgeon should always suspect liposarcoma first before voluminous, atypical, or recurrent tumors are considered.

Source: Case Reports in Orthopedics

DOI: 10.1155/2014/654934

Authors: F. Fazilleau, T. Williams, J. Richou, V. Sauleau, D. Le Nen

Institutions: Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire de Brest

Language: English

Topic: Peripheral Nerve Disorders

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $790