Anatomical Snuffbox Lipomas - Diagnosis, Particularities and Surgical Management: A Case Report
Published: 2024-09-17
Page: 344-351
Issue: 2024 - Volume 7 [Issue 2]
A. Saoudi *
Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, University Hospital La Rabta, Tunis, Tunisia.
R. Laouiti
Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, University Hospital La Rabta, Tunis, Tunisia.
MA. Sbai
Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Mohamed Taieb Maamouri University Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia.
R. Maala
Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, University Hospital La Rabta, Tunis, Tunisia.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Lipomas are among the most common benign soft tissue tumors of the body. They are commonly encountered in neck, trunk and upper extremity. Hand localization remains rare and only represents 1% to 3.8% of cases [1]. Anatomical Snuffbox (Radial Fossa) lipoma are exceptional. Management of anatomical snuffbox lipomas may be challenging due to its particular anatomy.
In this article we will discuss the surgical approach to anatomical snuffbox lipomas through two cases.
Keywords: Lipoma, anatomical snuffbox, radial fossa;tumor, radial nerve, radial artery, extensor