Palmar Lipoma

Authors

  • Sajad Ahmad Salati Unaizah College of Medicine , Qassim University , Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.28.4.2018.1152

Keywords:

Lipoma, palmar fascia, excision, thenar crease, mesenchymal cells

Abstract

Lipoma is the most common soft tissue tumor arising from mesenchymal cells. But lipomas are rarely found in hands. A 21-year-old presented with small sized left palmar lipoma located along the thenar crease in sub-facial plane. Tumor was excised completely and no recurrence was noted after three years of follow up.

Author Biography

Sajad Ahmad Salati, Unaizah College of Medicine , Qassim University , Saudi Arabia

Associate Professor , Department of SurgeryUnaizah College of Medicine , Qassim University , Saudi Arabia

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Published

2019-02-17

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Salati SA. Palmar Lipoma. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2019Feb.17 [cited 2026Apr.13];28(4):540-3. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/1152

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 4 (2018): October - December

Section

Case Reports

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