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Trigger finger presenting secondary to leiomyoma: a case report
Journal of Medical Case Reports
|October 16, 2009
Summary
A rare leiomyoma caused a common trigger finger in a 39-year-old man. This case highlights how uncommon diseases can manifest as typical conditions, emphasizing the need for broad differential diagnoses.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Pathology
Background:
- Trigger finger is a common condition affecting the hand.
- Leiomyomas are rare benign tumors of smooth muscle.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the first-ever case of trigger finger secondary to a leiomyoma.
- To emphasize the importance of considering rare underlying causes for common conditions.
Main Methods:
- A case presentation of a 39-year-old man with trigger finger symptoms.
- Surgical excision of the lesion and subsequent histological examination.
Main Results:
- Histology confirmed the lesion to be a leiomyoma.
- The patient experienced an uneventful recovery after surgical intervention.
Conclusions:
- This case represents a previously undescribed entity: trigger finger caused by a leiomyoma.
- It underscores that common conditions can arise from rare diseases, necessitating comprehensive differential diagnoses.