J Korean Soc Ultrasound Med.
2009 Dec;28(4):223-226.
Sonographic Findings for Posttraumatic Pacinian Neuroma: A Case Report
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Radiology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Korea. dhha@cha.ac.kr
- 2Department of Pathology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Korea.
Abstract
- Pacinian neuroma is a rare tumor characterized by hypertrophy and hyperplasia of preexisting pacinian corpuscles. This tumor most frequently presents as a small superficial mass affecting the hands and feet, which produces localized sharp pain. The etiology is unknown, but local trauma has been postulated as an important factor. Here we report a case of posttraumatic pacinian neuroma in a 24-year-old woman who presented with severe local pain in the palm. The clinical features, and the sonographic and pathologic findings of posttraumatic pacinian neuroma are discussed.
