Anatomical Snuffbox Lipomas - Diagnosis, Particularities and Surgical Management: A Case Report

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


How to Cite

Saoudi, A., R. Laouiti, MA. Sbai, and R. Maala. 2024. “Anatomical Snuffbox Lipomas - Diagnosis, Particularities and Surgical Management: A Case Report”. Asian Journal of Research in Surgery 7 (2):344-51. https://journalajrs.com/index.php/AJRS/article/view/228.