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[Anatomical snuffbox lipoma causing nervous compression. A case report].
M F Amar1, H Benjelloun, O Ammoumri
1Service de chirurgie orthopédique et traumatologique (A), centre hospitalier universitaire Hassan II de Fès, Fès, Maroc. drfahd55@yahoo.fr
Annales De Chirurgie Plastique Et Esthetique
|August 20, 2010
Summary
A rare hand lipoma, specifically in the anatomical snuffbox, was found to compress the radial nerve. This case highlights an unusual presentation of a benign tumor impacting nerve function.
Area of Science:
- Hand surgery
- Neurology
- Oncology
Background:
- Lipomas are benign tumors of fat cells.
- While common, lipomas are infrequently found in the hand and even rarer in the anatomical snuffbox.
Observation:
- A case study detailing a lipoma located in the anatomical snuffbox.
- The lipoma presented with compression of the superficial sensory branch of the radial nerve.
Findings:
- The anatomical snuffbox lipoma caused iatrogenic compression of the radial nerve's superficial sensory branch.
- This finding is significant due to the rarity of lipomas in this specific location.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering lipomas in the differential diagnosis of hand and wrist masses.
- Underscores the potential for nerve compression by benign tumors in unusual locations.
- Suggests careful surgical planning for lipomas in the anatomical snuffbox to avoid iatrogenic nerve injury.