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Ossifying lipoma of the hand: a case report
1Department of Hand Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive, Singapore 169608. ghstlc@sgh.com.sg
Introduction:
Ossifying lipoma is an uncommon tumour and its occurrence in the hand is rare. It is often not diagnosed preoperatively.
Clinical Picture:
Our case presented with a lump in the hand which was painful with activity. The lipomatous component of the tumour was radiologically not distinguishable.
Treatment:
The hand was explored through a wide palmar incision, revealing a lipomatous tumour. The tumour was completely excised and diagnosis made after histological examination.
Outcome:
After 1 year, the patient has had normal function of the hand with no tumour recurrence.
Discussion:
The diagnosis of ossifying lipoma could be made with certainty only after radiological examination, excision and histological examination. The bony component is of mesenchymal origin and may come about as a result of metaplastic transformation.