Intra-articular fibroma of tendon sheath involving the scapholunate and radiocarpal joints

Skeletal Radiol. 2006 Aug;35(8):599-602. doi: 10.1007/s00256-005-0901-3. Epub 2005 Nov 10.

Abstract

Fibroma of tendon sheath is an uncommon benign soft tissue tumor with a predilection for the hand. A unique case involving the scapholunate and radiocarpal joints with bone erosion is reported. The patient presented with a transilluminating mass over the volar radial wrist associated with neuropathy in the superficial radial nerve distribution. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a heterogeneous and lobulated mass with nonspecific signal characteristics closely associated with the scapholunate interval and the volar wrist soft tissues. Histologically it represented a fibroma of tendon sheath. The tumor is discussed and the relevant literature is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Female
  • Fibroma / pathology*
  • Fibroma / surgery
  • Humans
  • Joint Capsule / pathology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / surgery
  • Tendons / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Wrist Joint / pathology*