Uncommon Presentation of a Lipoma in the Middle Phalanx of the Ring Finger: A Case Report

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2026 Open access

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Authors: Rakan H Alelyani, Maha Hanawi, Abdulrahman I. Alhadlaq, Ovais Habib, Loai Abdullah Alsalmi
DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000007313
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Abstract

Lipomas are commonly identified as benign neoplasms in humans, primarily located in the head, neck, and upper limb areas. Their rare appearance in hands and digits makes such cases particularly intriguing to those in the field. We present a case of a middle-aged Saudi female patient who presented with a large lipoma at the middle phalanx of the right ring finger, with numbness distal to the lipoma, emphasizing the uncommon nature of this occurrence and the significance of surgical intervention.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts Body Contouring and Surgery

Publication details

Journal / source
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
Volume
14
Issue
1
Pages
e7313–e7313
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN