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Fibroma of tendon sheath with bone involvement
1Cabrini Medical Centre, Australia.
Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|August 1, 1990
Summary
A rare fibroma of the tendon sheath occurred in a 62-year-old man, affecting the left little finger and bone. This benign soft tissue tumor case is only the third documented instance.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Fibromas of tendon sheath are benign soft tissue tumors.
- These tumors typically arise in the extremities, often involving the hands and wrists.
- Bone involvement is an uncommon presentation.
Observation:
- A 62-year-old male patient presented with a fibroma of the tendon sheath.
- The tumor was located in the left little finger and exhibited bone involvement.
- This represents a rare clinical manifestation of the condition.
Findings:
- The case details a fibroma of the tendon sheath with adjacent bone involvement.
- This specific presentation is exceptionally rare, with only two prior reported cases.
- Histopathological analysis confirmed the benign nature of the soft tissue tumor.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for fibromas of the tendon sheath to involve bone, albeit rarely.
- Emphasizes the importance of considering rare differential diagnoses in hand and finger pathologies.
- Contributes to the limited literature on tendon sheath fibromas with osseous extension.