Incidence and anatomical distribution of hand tumours: a Singapore study

Tang, Zhi Hao; Rajaratnam, Vaikunthan; Desai, Vijayadwaja

doi:10.11622/smedj.2016147

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“…Al-Qattan (10) however, found that the index finger and middle fingers were the most involved in GCTs in a Saudi Arabian study. We found that there was a statistically significant difference between the sides, with more lesions found on the right side, a finding also reported by Tang et al (13) in a study in Singapore. They found that 9/11(81%) cases of GCTs occurred on the right side of the hand, although this was not statistically tested.…”

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Review of Histology Results of Hand Masses: A South African Audit

Vyamungu¹,

Fru²,

Sefeane³

et al. 2021

Ann Afr Surg.

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Background: Patients with hand masses present for consultation either for pain, loss of function, or cosmetic embarrassment caused by the mass. The majority of hand masses are benign soft tissue tumors. The aim was to review the histology results of hand masses operated on at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital Hand Unit in Johannesburg, South Africa, to explore the relationship of the types of masses according to age, sex, side, and compare the findings with what is in the current literature. Methods: Patients operated on in the hand unit, for hand masses between April 2016 and April 2019 with histology results were included in the study for statistical analysis. Results: There were 64 males and 105 females with a mean age of 41.03 ± 18.81 years. The most frequent masses were ganglion cysts. Females appeared to be more affected than males by the different hand masses, but there were no statistically significant differences. Of the 21 giant cell tumors, 15 occurred on the right hand (p-value = 0.021). Conclusion: The profile of hand masses at a high-volume hand unit in Johannesburg, were comparable to the reported literature. There were no significant differences between sex and diagnosis, however, there was a relationship between diagnosis and side for giant cell tumors of tendon sheaths, requiring further exploration.

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Review of Histology Results of Hand Masses: A South African Audit

Vyamungu¹,

Fru²,

Sefeane³

et al. 2021

Ann Afr Surg.

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“…GCs are the most common tumors of the hand. Although they rarely deteriorate, [ 16 ] they often cause pain, leading to significant motor dysfunction in the affected joint, which in turn reduces the patient's quality of life. Because the pathogenesis is not clear, according to the existing treatment principles, drug treatment is mainly non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs injection, non-drug treatment is mainly puncture aspiration, and surgical treatment.…”

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Effect of fire needle for ganglion cysts

Liu

Xiong

et al. 2020

Medicine

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Background: Ganglion cysts (GCs) are tumor-like lesions that often occur in the soft tissues, which are mostly caused by the degeneration of mucin produced by the joint capsule and tendon sheath on the carpal dorsal joints of extremities. GCs may appear asymptomatic as benign tumors, but some patients also seek treatment because of the pain caused by these fluid-filled cysts. As a kind of complementary and alternative therapy, there have been some studies published in China which have proved that the fire needle has a better therapeutic effect on ganglion cyst. The purpose of this systematic review is to evaluate the efficacy of fire needle in the treatment of GCs. Methods: PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chinese VIP Information, Wanfang Database, and Chinese Biomedical Literature Database were searched by 2 reviewers from the inception until August 2020. The original study that randomised control trials of fire needle for GCs will be selected and is not limited by country or language. In addition, researches in progress, the reference lists and the citation lists of identified publications will be retrieved similarly. Study selection, data extraction, and assessment of the quality will be performed independently by 2 reviewers who have been trained prior to data extraction. A meta-analysis will be conduct if the quantity and quality of the original studies included are satisfactory; otherwise, a descriptive analysis will be conducted. Review Manager V5.4: (The Nordic Cochrane Centre, The Cochrane Collaboration, Copenhagen, Denmark) software will be using for data synthesis and assessment the risk of bias according by Cochrane Handbook. Result: This study will provide a comprehensive review of current evidence for the treatment of fire needle on GCs. Conclusion: The conclusion of this study will provide a judging basis that whether the treatment of GCs with fire needle is effective. INPLASY registration number: INPLASY202080032

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“…2 They are often asymptomatic but may cause sufficient symptoms for definitive surgical excision. Not surprisingly, ganglions are also the most common tumors to be excised in the hand according to Tang et al 1 The use of cadavers in surgical training is very popular. Trainees and trainers hold them in high regard as they feel it helps to improve their operative skills.…”

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“…Ganglions are one of the commonest tumors of the hand, accounting for approximately 60% of all hand tumors. 1 They can be found on the dorsum of the wrist over 70% of the time. 2 They are often asymptomatic but may cause sufficient symptoms for definitive surgical excision.…”

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Design, Development, and Validation of a High-Fidelity “Ganglion Cyst” Model for Cadaveric Hand Surgery Training

Rajaratnam

Gan

Ahmad

et al. 2022

Journal of Hand and Microsurgery

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Introduction This study presents a design and developmental model with prospective validation. This study was aimed to design, develop, and validate a cadaveric model simulator of a ganglion cyst to train surgeons in its surgical excision. Materials and Methods A novel “ganglion cyst” was designed using a latex powder-free glove and water-based, water-soluble lubricant (K-Y jelly). This “ganglion cyst” was then inserted subcutaneously into a cadaveric hand, positioned over the dorsum of the wrist to simulate a ganglion lesion. This simulation model was prospectively validated using postsimulation surveys conducted on novices and experts in hand surgery. The simulation was conducted during a basic hand surgery cadaveric workshop that included a practical station on ganglion excision. Results Both the novices and experts had a concurrent agreement that the simulator provided relevance, realism, and value as a simulator for the teaching, excision and procedural assessment of ganglions in the hand. Conclusion The role of high-fidelity simulation has been documented in the literature for surgical procedures. This simple and affordable model that we have developed and validated allows for the creation of a high-fidelity ganglion simulator in the cadaveric hand for teaching, excision, and procedural assessment among trainees.

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Incidence and anatomical distribution of hand tumours: a Singapore study

Cited by 12 publications

References 25 publications

Review of Histology Results of Hand Masses: A South African Audit

Review of Histology Results of Hand Masses: A South African Audit

Effect of fire needle for ganglion cysts

Design, Development, and Validation of a High-Fidelity “Ganglion Cyst” Model for Cadaveric Hand Surgery Training

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