Tumors of the hand
Grünert, J.; Büchler, U.
Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique 52(1): 66-74
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0040-5930 PMID: 7855752 Document Number: 440210
Most of the numerous tumors of the hand, arising from the skin, soft-tissues and bones show a benign course. The vast majority of those tumors is classified as a tumor-like lesion, of which the ganglia are the most frequent. Malignant tumors of the hand are extremely rare. The diagnosis of those usually visible and obvious tumors is regularly made on clinical findings. Only tumors of the deep structures and unclear masses of soft-tissues and bone need further diagnostic procedures. In case of potentially malignant tumors of the hand a systematic and thorough approach should be started to receive a full and complete staging of the tumor. Modern treatment regimens include for malignant tumors of the hand an interdisciplinary approach with a combination of chemotherapy, surgery and radiation-therapy.