Intraneural Lipoma of the Median Nerve at the Forearm Causing Median Neuropathy: A Case Report

Authors

  • Kostantinos Ditsios* Associate Professor in Orthopaedics, University of Thessaloniki, Greece Author
  • Pitsilos C Resident in Orthopaedics, University of Thessaloniki, Greece Author
  • Katsimentzas T Orthopaedic Surgeon, University of Thessaloniki, Greece Author
  • Papadopoulos P Professor in Orthopaedics, University of Thessaloniki, Greece Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23880/ijsst-16000153

Keywords:

Lipoma, Intraneural Lipoma, Fat Tumors, Median Neuropathy

Abstract

Intraneural lipomas are fat tumors of peripheral nerve and their branches. They are presented either as asymptomatic regional swelling or as lesions causing compressive neuropathy, especially when developed in locations with limited potential of expansion, e.g. the carpal tunnel. The median nerve is the most affected nerve and the wrist and the hand the most common sites related to median neuropathy. We present a case of a 72 years old woman with an intraneural lipoma of median nerve at the forearm with symptoms of median neuropathy, which is a rather unusual site of nerve compression.

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Published

2020-10-12

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2020)

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Copyright (c) 2020 Kostantinos Ditsios

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How to Cite

Intraneural Lipoma of the Median Nerve at the Forearm Causing Median Neuropathy: A Case Report. (2020). International Journal of Surgery & Surgical Techniques, 4(2), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.23880/ijsst-16000153