Fibrolipomatous hamartoma of the median nerve: A case report
10.4055/jkoa.1994.29.1.318
- Author:
Ho Guen CHANG
;
Chang Ju LEE
;
Soo Jung CHOI
;
Won Ho CHO
;
Young Ki KIM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Fibrolipomatous hamartoma;
Median nerve
- MeSH:
Hamartoma;
Hand;
Ligaments;
Median Nerve;
Rare Diseases
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
1994;29(1):318-322
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A case of fibrolipomatous hamartoma of the median nerve in the palm and digits of the hand in a 14 year old man developed in the right hand is reported. This is rare disease characterized by fatty and fibrous tissue infiltration in themedian nerve of the palm and digits. This case was treated by limited debulking of the redundant tumor tissue and excision of the transverse carpal ligament. This case was performed with relief of the symptom.
