Lipoma Arborescens of the Upper Extremity With Anatomic Variation of the Palmaris Longus: A Case Report.

Authors :: Kostas-Agnantis I
Gkiatas I
Korompilia M
Kosmas D
Motsis E
Pakos E
Korompilias A
Source :: JBJS case connector [JBJS Case Connect] 2022 Sep 13; Vol. 12 (3). Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Sep 13 (Print Publication: 2022).
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: Case: We present a case of a patient who suffered from wrist swelling and had symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. The patient underwent ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, in which signs of joint effusion and a fatty synovial lesion were presented. The treatment included open excision of the tumor. In addition, the palmaris longus muscle had an anatomic variation with proximal and distal tendon portions. The histopathological examination disclosed lipoma arborescens of the synovial membranes of the joints.<br />Conclusion: The recognition of this entity and its characteristics are important not only for correct diagnosis but also for the appropriate treatment.<br />Competing Interests: Disclosure: The Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest forms are provided with the online version of the article (http://links.lww.com/JBJSCC/B918).<br /> (Copyright © 2022 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Incorporated.)

Subjects :: Elbow pathology
Forearm pathology
Humans
Muscle, Skeletal pathology
Anatomic Variation
Lipoma diagnostic imaging
Lipoma surgery

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