Lipoma of the middle finger: A case report and review of literature.

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Lipoma of the middle finger: A case report and review of literature.

Medicine (Baltimore). 2017 Oct;96(42):e8309

Authors: Hu Z, Yue Z, Tang Y, Zhu Y

Abstract
RATIONALE: Lipomas originated from fingers are rare and the dissection is necessary when the lipomas limit the finger movement or cause pain.
PATIENT CONCERNS: A 57-year-old male was admitted to our department due to a painless swelling on the volar side of the middle finger of the right hand. The flexion movement of the distal interphalangeal joint was limited.
DIAGNOSES: Imaging studies and open biopsy confirmed that it was a finger lipoma.
INTERVENTIONS: An excisional biopsy was performed.
OUTCOMES: The patient recovered completely after two weeks.
LESSONS: Based on this case and literature we reviewed, ultrasound and MRI should be used to diagnose the finger lipoma and excision was the main treatment option.

PMID: 29049236 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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