Trigger finger presenting secondary to leiomyoma: a case report

Introduction We present a previously undescribed entity: trigger finger secondary to a leiomyoma. This is the first time such a case has been reported and highlights the fact that common conditions can sometimes present secondary to rare diseases. Case presentation A 39-year-old Caucasian man presen...

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Published in:Journal of medical case reports 2009-05, Vol.3 (1), p.7284-7284, Article 7284
Main Authors: Harb, Ziad, Bismil, Quamar, Ricketts, David M
Format: Article
Language:English
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Care and treatment
Case report
Case studies
Complications and side effects
Diagnosis
Leiomyoma
Risk factors
Tenosynovitis
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Summary:Introduction We present a previously undescribed entity: trigger finger secondary to a leiomyoma. This is the first time such a case has been reported and highlights the fact that common conditions can sometimes present secondary to rare diseases. Case presentation A 39-year-old Caucasian man presented with a fairly typical presentation of trigger finger. During surgical treatment, the lesion was excised and sent for histology, which showed tissue consistent with a leiomyoma. The patient made an uneventful recovery. Conclusion Trigger finger is a common condition that is usually easily diagnosed and managed. However, it is important to appreciate that uncommon conditions, such as leiomyoma, can present with what is sometimes considered trivial disease, and one should always consider the differential diagnoses even when faced with relatively benign conditions.
ISSN:1752-1947
1752-1947
DOI:10.1186/1752-1947-3-7284