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World J Clin Cases. Jan 26, 2023; 11(3): 684-691
Published online Jan 26, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i3.684
Published online Jan 26, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i3.684
Recurrent intramuscular lipoma at extensor pollicis brevis: A case report
Je Yeon Byeon, Yong Seon Hwang, Hwan Jun Choi, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Hospital, Cheonan-si 31151, South Korea
Ji Hye Lee, Department of Pathology, Soonchunhyang University Hospital, Cheonan-si 31151, South Korea
Author contributions: Byeon JY and Hwang YS contributed to manuscript writing and editing, and data collection; Lee JH contributed to histological examination of specimen; Choi HJ contributed to conceptualization and supervision; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Hwan Jun Choi, MD, PhD, Professor, Surgeon, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Hospital, No. 31 Sooncheonhyang 6-Gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si 31151, South Korea. iprskorea@gmail.com
Received: November 1, 2022
Peer-review started: November 1, 2022
First decision: December 13, 2022
Revised: December 14, 2022
Accepted: January 9, 2023
Article in press: January 9, 2023
Published online: January 26, 2023
Peer-review started: November 1, 2022
First decision: December 13, 2022
Revised: December 14, 2022
Accepted: January 9, 2023
Article in press: January 9, 2023
Published online: January 26, 2023
Core Tip
Core Tip: Lipoma is one of the most common benign tumors. Intramuscular lipoma (IML) is a lipoma that has invaded the muscular layer, sometimes with unclear boundaries. It may recur if complete resection is not performed. IMLs that recur with unclear boundaries might need to be differentiated from soft tissue sarcoma. Therefore, imaging tests such as computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging should be performed before surgery and a thorough preoperative plan should be established to reduce recurrence and preserve hand function.