Compressive Neuropathy of the Ulnar Nerve in the Hypothenar Region by Lipoma: Case Report
Arq. bras. neurocir
; 39(1): 49-53, 15/03/2020.
Artigo
em Inglês
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| ID: biblio-1362441
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BR1.1
ABSTRACT
Lipomas are well-defined tumors of the adipose tissue that often occur in the torso or the extremities of adult patients. These tumors usually develop painlessly and insidiously, but theymay compress adjacent structures. The objective of the present study is to describe the case of a 68-year-old female patient with a giant lipoma located at the hypothenar region, with manifestation of compression of the common palmar digital nerves, the ulnar nerve, andthe abductormuscle of theVfinger. Regarding the symptoms, the patient feltmoderate pain in the hypothenar region, with no Tinel sign, and no changes in the motor function or sensibility of the digits innervated by the ulnar nerve. Lipomasmay present a varied range of histological characteristics, and malignant tumors may be a differential diagnosis. An imaging exammay aid in the diagnosis, which is confirmed by a histopathological study. For the present case, as recommended in the literature, a surgical procedure was performed for the resection of the tumor, which resulted in the control of the symptoms.
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Coleções:
Bases de dados internacionais
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Nervo Ulnar
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Síndromes de Compressão do Nervo Ulnar
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Lipoma
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Limite:
Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Arq. bras. neurocir
Assunto da revista:
Cirurgia
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Neurocirurgia
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Faculdade Pitágoras de Montes Claros/BR
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Hospital Aroldo Tourinho/BR
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Vila da Serra Hospital/BR