Median Nerve Compression in Carpal Tunnel Caused by a Giant Lipoma
A lipoma is a common, benign soft-tissue tumor that rarely arises in the upper limb. When one does occur in the hand, the location of the lipoma can cause nerve compression, which can mimic carpal tunnel symptoms. Magnetic resonance imaging is the visualization modality of choice for diagnosis and s...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Orthopedics |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/654934 |