Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to Elaine S Gould.
Digital papillary adenocarcinoma (DPAc) is a relatively rare neoplasm arising from the sweat glands with a predilection for the hand. A case of DPAc in the third finger at the level of the proximal phalanx in a 55-year-old male is presented. Our paper recommends specific consideration of DPAc in evaluating digital soft tissue masses, particularly those that present with an aggressive nature.
Enchondroma protuberans is a rare benign tumor. We present a case of late recurrence of a previously reported enchondroma protuberans in the hand. This was treated successfully with curettage and calcium carbonate grafting.
Giant cell tumour of bone in the phalanx of the hand is extremely rare. A case of giant cell tumour of distal phalanx treated with a ray amputation is presented.
Suprascapular nerve palsy resulting in isolated weakness of the infraspinatus muscle is subtle at its onset and must be differentiated from cervical radiculopathy or bone and joint diseases of the shoulder, especially in the presence of pain. The literature suggests an association of cumulative trauma with ganglionic cyst formation and entrapment neuropathy of the suprascapular nerve in the spinoglenoid notch. Here we present clinical, electrodiagnostic, and radiologic features in a young patient who presented with a 2-week history of isolated, painless weakness of the right shoulder. His electromyography showed acute denervation of the right infraspinatus muscle. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a ganglionic cyst in the spinoglenoid fossa and edema in the infraspinatus muscle consistent with denervation. The patient recovered after removal of the cyst.