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ReviewCureus2025

A Review of Soft Tissue and Nerve Masses in the Pediatric Hand: Pathology, Diagnosis, and Management Strategies.

Zuhair Zaidi, Daniel Villarreal Acha, Amber McCranie, Jennifer Kargel

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Review in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Zuhair ZaidiPlastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, USA.
Daniel Villarreal AchaPlastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, USA.
Amber McCraniePlastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, USA.
Jennifer KargelPlastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Soft tissue and nerve masses of the pediatric hand, though often benign, prompt significant concern due to their visible location, potential for functional impact, and diagnostic uncertainty. Compared to adults, children demonstrate a distinct spectrum of hand lesions, with differences in prevalence, presentation, and pathology. Given the unique considerations in pediatric evaluation, including developmental anatomy and the importance of a child-appropriate approach to physical examination, clinicians must be equipped with a clear understanding of these lesions to guide appropriate management. This review synthesizes current literature on the pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of common pediatric hand masses, including cysts, lipomas, giant cell tumors, vascular tumors, and peripheral nerve lesions. By consolidating available evidence and expert recommendations, this article aims to support accurate clinical assessment and optimize care for pediatric patients presenting with soft tissue and nerve masses.

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pediatric hand surgerypediatric orthopedic surgeryperipheral nerve surgeriesplastic and reconstructive surgerytumortumor surgery

Identifiers

PMID40662016
PMCPMC12258073

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