Clinical Analysis of 139 Cases of Benign Skin Tumors on the Fingers in Korea
- Author:
Yun Ho LEE
1
;
Jae Yun LIM
;
Heun Joo LEE
;
Young-Jun CHOI
;
Ga-Young LEE
;
Won-Serk KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2020;58(3):162-167
- CountryRepublic of Korea
-
Abstract:
Background:Patients with undifferentiated masses on the finger are frequently encountered in the clinic. However, dermatology literature is scarce regarding these tumors.
Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics of digital benign tumors.
Methods:We retrospectively reviewed clinical photographs and medical records of 139 patients who visited Kangbuk Samsung Hospital for digital tumors confirmed by skin biopsy between January 2013 and August 2019.
Results:The mean patient age was 47.6 years and the male-to-female ratio was 1：1.27. The most common digital tumor was mucous cysts, accounting for 32.37% of the total number, followed by pyogenic granuloma (29.49%) and Masson’s hemangioma (7.19%). The most common digital tumors on the volar and dorsal surfaces were pyogenic granuloma (54.09%) and mucous cyst (55.12%), respectively.
Conclusion:Our study demonstrates that various digital tumors can occur. Further studies with larger patient groups are needed to better understand the incidence or site predilection of digital tumors.
