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Digital Neurolipoma: A Case Report
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Hamza Madani, Ahmed EL Ghazzal , Hicham Ait Benali, Mohammed Shimi
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Abstract:
Introduction: Lipomas of the finger are extremely uncommon, slow-growing benign tumors composed of fibrous adipose tissue, accounting for less than 5% of benign hand tumors. Neurolipoma, fibrolipoma or lipofiromatous Hamartoma is a lipomatous tumoral process involving peripheral nerves and their dividing branches, particularly in the hands and feet. Case presentation: We report a case of digital neurolipoma of the 3rd finger and discuss the clinical, epidemiological and management aspects of this rare tumor. Discussion: These tumors represent a diagnostic challenge due to their rarity and neuronal involvement, This tumor has a predilection for the median nerve, but lesions of various nerves have been reported, notably the digital nerve. Conclusion: Finally, no definitive treatment is available for neurolipoma. Decompression and biopsy for final diagnosis is the current ideal management.
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