Giant Lipoma of Forearm Causing Median Nerve Compression – A Case Report
- Author:
Rachana DT
;
Hrishikesh PS
;
Premashish JH
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Giant lipoma;
liposarcoma;
median nerve;
nerve compression;
neuropathy
- MeSH:
Lipoma;
Liposarcoma
- From:Journal of Surgical Academia
2016;6(2):26-29
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Giant lipomas in the proximal upper extremity are rare. Traditionally these are slow growing tumour and cause
symptoms depending upon their size, position and compression of surrounding structures. Lipoma causing
compression of median nerve in the forearm is rare. Surgical excision invariably leads to complete recovery. We
present a case of a giant lipoma in forearm causing neuropathy of median nerve. It is difficult to clinically judge the
extent of lipoma in atypical position and findings. MRI should be used in pre-operative evaluation of these cases.
Surgical excision causes complete resolution of symptoms.
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