Tumorlike lesions and benign tumors of the hand and wrist.
A broad spectrum of tumorlike lesions and neoplasms can occur in the hand and wrist, although with somewhat less frequency than in other parts of the body. A thorough understanding of the differential diagnosis of these lesions and a comprehensive strategy for evaluation are central for effective care. Plain radiographs are diagnostic for most bony lesions, whereas magnetic resonance imaging may be necessary to help differentiate a benign soft-tissue lesion from the rare malignant neoplasm. In spite of the complex anatomy, adherence to proper oncologic principles most often will lead to a satisfactory outcome.
Plate
Ann-Marie
AM
Assistant Professor, New York University School of Medicine, and Assistant Attending Physician, Hand Service, NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY 10128, USA.
Lee
Steven J
SJ
Steiner
German
G
Posner
Martin A
MA
D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006225:Hand / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014953:Wrist / Q000473:pathology*