Abstract:Summary:A myxoma is a neoplasm comprised of mesenchymal connective tissue. Myxomas of the upper extremity, and particularly of the hand, are rare. We present a case of a hypothenar myxoma causing ulnar neuropathy in a patient with a history of acute inflammatory demyelinating process. Treatment and management of myxoma may vary depending on whether the process is malignant or benign; thus, histologic diagnosis is critical to determining treatment. The purpose of this article is to review the pathophysiology an… Show more
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