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Elastofibroma of the hand.

P D Kapff, D B Hocken, R H Simpson

    The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume
    |May 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    This study reports the first documented case of an elastofibroma on the hand. This benign tumor, typically found on the back, occurred in a patient

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Dermatopathology
    • Soft Tissue Tumors

    Background:

    • Elastofibromas are benign fibroblastic tumors characterized by abnormal elastin deposition.
    • These tumors typically occur in the deep soft tissues, most commonly on the infrascapular region of the back.
    • A traumatic etiology is generally accepted for elastofibromas.

    Observation:

    • A 69-year-old male presented with a 20-year history of a slowly enlarging mass on his left index finger.
    • The mass originated following a hammer injury.
    • Histological examination revealed features consistent with an elastofibroma.

    Findings:

    • This represents the first reported instance of an elastofibroma occurring in the hand.
    • The histological features were characteristic of elastofibroma, despite its unusual location.

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    Implications:

    • The occurrence of elastofibroma in the hand challenges the previously understood anatomical distribution of this tumor.
    • The hand's susceptibility to injury makes the documented case surprising, suggesting potential underdiagnosis or alternative etiologies.
    • This case highlights the importance of considering elastofibroma in the differential diagnosis of soft tissue masses in the hand, even in atypical locations.