Compression of the median nerve in the proximal forearm by a giant lipoma: A case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Compression of the median nerve by a tumour in the elbow and forearm region is rare. We present a case of neuropathy of the median nerve secondary to compression by giant lipoma in the proximal forearm.</p> <p>Case presen...

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Main Authors: O'Toole Greg A, Valbuena Sebastian E, Roulot Eric
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Georg Thieme Verlag KG 2008-06-01
Series:Journal of Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury
Online Access:http://www.jbppni.com/content/3/1/17