A case of chronic expanding haematoma on the finger.
We describe a patient with a chronic expanding haematoma developing in the right middle finger. Preoperative ultrasonography showed a cystic-like lesion upon the digital flexor tendon. Pathologic examination revealed a chronic organising haematoma surrounded by fibrous granulation tissue. Neither endothelial nor neoplastic cells were identified. We diagnosed this lesion as a chronic expanding haematoma (CEH) based upon the clinical course and pathological findings. The cause of our case was hypothesised to be repeated strain from the handle of heavy bag.
Chijiwa
Tsuyoshi
T
Division of Dermatology and Plastic Surgery, Japan Self Defense Force Yokosuka Hospital, 1766-1 Tauraminato, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa 237-0071, Japan.
Domoto
Hideharu
H
D002196:Capillaries; D002908:Chronic Disease; D042783:Endothelial Cells / Q000473:pathology; D005385:Fingers / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006406:Hematoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D014463:Ultrasonography