Lipofibromatous Hamartoma of the Median Nerve: A Case Report

Authors

  • Haris Naseem Shekhani
  • Tarek Noel Hanna
  • Jamlik-Omari Johnson

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v10i11.2787

Keywords:

Lipofibromatous hamartoma, Fibrolipoma, Median nerve, Macrodactyly, Hamartoma, Carpal tunnel, Fibrolipomatous hamartoma, Lipofibroma, Magnetic resonance imaging, Microdystrophia lipomatosa, Intraneural lipoma, Perineurolipoma, Case report

Abstract

Lipofibromatous hamartoma is a rare and slow growing benign fibro-fatty tumor. It is characterized by the proliferation of mature adipocytes within the epineurium and the perineurium of the peripheral nerves. In the upper extremity, it most commonly affects the median nerve. Median nerve involvement commonly leads to pain, numbness, paresthesia and carpal tunnel syndrome.  This article presents a case of lipofibromatous hamartoma in an 8-year-old child followed by a discussion of the epidemiology, diagnosis, imaging details and treatment options for this condition.

Author Biographies

Haris Naseem Shekhani

Haris N. Shekhani, MD

Research Associate, Division of Emergency Radiology, Emory University Midtown Hospital

Research Associate, Emory University MR research division, Emory University Hospital

Emory Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences

Emory University Hospital Midtown

550 Peachtree St NE

Atlanta, GA 30308

Tarek Noel Hanna

Tarek Hanna, MD

Assistant Professor, Division of Emergency Radiology

Assistant Program Director, Emergency Radiology Fellowship

Emory Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences

Emory University Hospital Midtown

550 Peachtree St NE

Atlanta, GA 30308

Jamlik-Omari Johnson

Jamlik-Omari Johnson, MD

Chief, Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University Midtown Hospital

Director, Division of Emergency Radiology

Program Director, Emergency Radiology Fellowship Program

Imaging Services Medical Director, Emory University Smyrna Hospital

Emory Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences

Emory University Hospital Midtown

550 Peachtree St NE

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Published

2016-11-16

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 11 (2016)

Section

Pediatric Radiology

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