Myxoma of the dorsal hand

J Plast Surg Hand Surg. 2013 Feb;47(1):78-80. doi: 10.3109/2000656X.2011.643019. Epub 2012 Jul 2.

Abstract

Myxomas of the hand are rare tumours and the diameters are usually smaller than 2 cm. In this report we describe the biggest reported myxoma that localised on the dorsal hand and the comprehensively review of hand myxomas. This case is to our knowledge the first hormone-receptor-positive myxoma of the hand.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hand / pathology*
  • Hand / surgery
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Myxoma / pathology*
  • Myxoma / surgery
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / pathology*
  • Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / surgery
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / surgery
  • Surgical Flaps / blood supply*
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Wound Healing / physiology