Web Space Lipoma Causing Separation of Toes - A Rare Case Report with Review of Literature
Lipomas are common and benign soft tissue neoplasms which are composed of fat cells. These tumours often develop where adipose tissue is present. Some lipomas are believed to develop after blunt trauma. Reports of a lipoma in the foot exist, but the occurrence of the tumour in web space is rare...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Karad
2017-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jkimsu.com/jkimsu-vol6no2/JKIMSU,%20Vol.%206,%20No.%202,%20April-June%202017%20Page%20107-110.pdf |
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| Summary: | Lipomas are common and benign soft tissue
neoplasms which are composed of fat cells. These
tumours often develop where adipose tissue is present.
Some lipomas are believed to develop after blunt
trauma. Reports of a lipoma in the foot exist, but the
occurrence of the tumour in web space is rare. Here we
present case of a 65 year old female with lipoma at the
third web space causing separation of toes. |
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| ISSN: | 2231-4261 2231-4261 |