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Soft tissue chondromas in the hand.

J L Mahoney

    The Journal of Hand Surgery
    |March 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Benign chondromas are rare soft tissue tumors of the hand. While often painless lumps, some cases present with joint pain and stiffness, complicating diagnosis and surgical removal.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Hand Tumors
    • Soft Tissue Neoplasms

    Background:

    • Benign chondromas are uncommon soft tissue tumors specifically affecting the hand.
    • This study presents five distinct cases of hand chondromas.

    Observation:

    • Three cases presented as easily removable, painless lumps.
    • Two patients experienced pain and stiffness in the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint.

    Findings:

    • Chondromas can present diagnostic challenges preoperatively.
    • Surgical intervention may require extensive exposure due to tumor extension.
    • Tumors can involve adjacent structures like tendon sheaths or joints.

    Implications:

    • Accurate preoperative diagnosis of hand chondromas is crucial for surgical planning.
  • Understanding potential tumor extension aids in optimizing surgical outcomes.
  • Highlights the importance of considering chondromas in hand soft tissue masses.