Fibrolipomatous Hamartoma of the Median Nerve: A Case Report
Fibrolipomatous hamartoma, also known as fibrofatty overgrowth or perineural lipoma, or neural fibrolipoma, is a rare, benign, congenital lesion that occurs due to an abnormal overgrowth of mature fat and fibroblasts within the perineurium. This leads to the expansion of the nerve and separation o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2023-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/18524/64424_CE[Ra1]_F[SK]_QC_(SHK_AKD)_PF1(HB_SS_RDW_AKD_HB_OM)_PFA_NC(HB_KM)_PN(KM).pdf |
| Summary: | Fibrolipomatous hamartoma, also known as fibrofatty overgrowth or perineural lipoma, or neural fibrolipoma, is a rare, benign,
congenital lesion that occurs due to an abnormal overgrowth of mature fat and fibroblasts within the perineurium. This leads to
the expansion of the nerve and separation of fascicles. It is more commonly observed in the median nerve at the wrist or hand
level. Here, the authors presented the case of a 32-year-old female patient, who complained of swelling in the left wrist region for
the past two years. The swelling gradually increased in size over one year and caused pain and paresthesia. Magnetic Resonance
Imaging (MRI) of the left wrist revealed fibrolipomatous hamartoma of the median nerve. Surgical management was advised, but
the patient declined and opted for conservative treatment for two months. Knowledge of this rare condition helps radiologists make
an accurate diagnosis and may eliminate the need for invasive biopsy. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |