Median Nerve Compression in Carpal Tunnel Caused by a Giant Lipoma

Median Nerve Compression in Carpal Tunnel Caused by a Giant Lipoma

A lipoma is a common, benign soft-tissue tumor that rarely arises in the upper limb. When one does occur in the hand, the location of the lipoma can cause nerve compression, which can mimic carpal tunnel symptoms. Magnetic resonance imaging is the visualization modality of choice for diagnosis and s...

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Main Authors: F. Fazilleau, T. Williams, J. Richou, V. Sauleau, D. Le Nen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/654934
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spelling doaj-477c08aaa0e94402bac8465842b515df2020-11-24T22:25:53ZengHindawi LimitedCase Reports in Orthopedics2090-67492090-67572014-01-01201410.1155/2014/654934654934Median Nerve Compression in Carpal Tunnel Caused by a Giant LipomaF. Fazilleau0T. Williams1J. Richou2V. Sauleau3D. Le Nen4Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, CHRU La Cavale Blanche, Brest Hospital, Boulevard Tanguy Prigent, 29200 Brest, FranceDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, CHRU La Cavale Blanche, Brest Hospital, Boulevard Tanguy Prigent, 29200 Brest, FranceOrthopaedic Unit, Clinic of Ter, Chemin de Kerbernès, 56270 Lorient, FranceOrthopaedic Unit, Clinic Saint Michel and Sainte Anne, 88 Rue de Kergéstin, 29000 Quimper, FranceDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, CHRU La Cavale Blanche, Brest Hospital, Boulevard Tanguy Prigent, 29200 Brest, FranceA lipoma is a common, benign soft-tissue tumor that rarely arises in the upper limb. When one does occur in the hand, the location of the lipoma can cause nerve compression, which can mimic carpal tunnel symptoms. Magnetic resonance imaging is the visualization modality of choice for diagnosis and surgical planning of lipomas. Surgical resection is recommended to relieve the neurological manifestations of this disease. The surgeon should always suspect liposarcoma first before voluminous, atypical, or recurrent tumors are considered.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/654934
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title_short Median Nerve Compression in Carpal Tunnel Caused by a Giant Lipoma
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title_fullStr Median Nerve Compression in Carpal Tunnel Caused by a Giant Lipoma
title_full_unstemmed Median Nerve Compression in Carpal Tunnel Caused by a Giant Lipoma
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publisher Hindawi Limited
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description A lipoma is a common, benign soft-tissue tumor that rarely arises in the upper limb. When one does occur in the hand, the location of the lipoma can cause nerve compression, which can mimic carpal tunnel symptoms. Magnetic resonance imaging is the visualization modality of choice for diagnosis and surgical planning of lipomas. Surgical resection is recommended to relieve the neurological manifestations of this disease. The surgeon should always suspect liposarcoma first before voluminous, atypical, or recurrent tumors are considered.
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