Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Lipoma, the ubiquitous benign tumor, is not very common in the hand and that to involving the palmar space or finger is very rare. This series of case presentation lays emphasis on consideration of lipoma in the differential diagnosis of swellings/ soft tissue tumors of the hand and the use of imaging studies in their diagnosis. We report a series of six cases of lipoma in different parts and planes of hand, involving palm and fingers. An uncommon site, size, shape, plane and age of occurrence of this common tumor warrants it's reporting and an effort had been made to highlight the management. CONCLUSION: Hand lipoma is rare entity for a surgeon in the differential diagnosis of soft tissue tumors with radiology being an invaluable tool. Though rare but frequently seen in this part of country, Precise surgical techniques with a sound anatomic knowledge helps in complete excision without damaging the vital structures and abates recurrences.
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