Intra-articular Lipoma of the Pisotriquetral Joint: A Rare Case Report
Published Date: 23rd February 2024
Publication Authors: Iyengar KP
Intra-articular lipomas are infrequently reported, with most reported cases occurring in the knee joint. A case of intra-articular lipoma in the small joints of the hand, specifically in the pisotriquetral joint, has been documented for the first time. A 24-year-old male visited the emergency department after a road traffic accident with a painful and swollen wrist. Radiographic examination revealed fractures of the distal radius and triquetrum. A subsequent wrist computed tomography scan identified an intra-articular lipoma within the pisotriquetral joint, further confirmed by ultrasonography. This article underscores the importance of recognizing that, though exceedingly rare, intra-articular lipomas should be considered in the differential diagnosis of soft-tissue tumors affecting the hand and wrist.
Mettu, S.; Iyengar, KP. et al. (2024). Intraarticular Lipoma of the Pisotriquetral Joint: A Rare Case Report. Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging. eFirst [Online]. Available at: 10.1055/s-0044-1779521 [Accessed 2 April 2024].