Tumour of the hands

Czech version

Authors: Maňák; P
Authors‘ workplace: Primář: Doc. MUDr Igor Čižmář, Ph. D. ; Traumatologické oddělení Fakultní nemocnice Olomouc, Poradna pro chirurgii ruky
Published in: Prakt. Lék. 2007; 87(10): 608-612
Category: Various Specialization

Overview

The article describes the most frequent tumours of the hand, diagnosed in the centre of the hand surgery of the University Hospital Olomouc over a 35- year period. The vast majority of tumours of the hand are tumour-like lesions mainly ganglia, less frequently malignant tumours. Histological examination is essential for correct diagnosis and treatment of tumours.

Key words:
surgery of the hand, tumour-like lesions, benign and malignant tumours.