Non-neoplastic tumors of the hand and upper extremity

Hand Clin. 1995 May;11(2):133-60.

Abstract

A variety of non-neoplastic, tumor-like conditions exist in the upper extremity. Some are common, others rare. Careful history, physical diagnosis, and a variety of imaging modalities can be helpful in arriving at an accurate diagnosis and developing a successful treatment plan for this group of lesions.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arm*
  • Bone Cysts
  • Epidermal Cyst / diagnosis
  • Epidermal Cyst / therapy
  • Foreign-Body Reaction
  • Gout / diagnosis
  • Gout / therapy
  • Hand*
  • Humans
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases* / therapy
  • Osteomyelitis / diagnosis
  • Osteomyelitis / therapy
  • Rheumatoid Nodule / diagnosis
  • Rheumatoid Nodule / therapy
  • Tenosynovitis / diagnosis
  • Tenosynovitis / therapy