Glomus Tumor of Hoffa's Fat Pad and Its Management by Arthroscopic Excision
Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery
;
: 334-337, 2013.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-34834
ABSTRACT
We present a rare case of glomus tumor of Hoffa's fat pad in a 42-year-old woman. Magnetic resonance imaging findings along with the characteristic clinical picture led us to suspect a glomus tumor as the possible etiology. An ischemia test was found to be positive and this further substantiated our diagnosis. An arthroscopic excision was performed and the histology confirmed the diagnosis of glomus tumor of Hoffa's fat pad. The patient responded well to the excision with immediate complete resolution of pain and she remains asymptomatic at the last follow-up after 15 months. To our knowledge, this is the second reported case of glomus tumor of Hoffa's fat pad and the first ever to be managed by simple arthroscopic excision. The tumor poses a great challenge to an orthopedic surgeon. However, knowledge of its characteristic clinical presentation and the recognition of such a rare entity can help achieve an early diagnosis and timely management.
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Main subject:
Arthroscopy
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Soft Tissue Neoplasms
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Adipose Tissue
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Glomus Tumor
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Knee
Type of study:
Screening study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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