HAND TUMORS: RETROSPECTIVE EVALUATION OF 223 PATIENTS IN A SINGLE CENTER

Objectives: Bone and soft tissue tumors in the hand are a diverse group of neoplastic lesions that pose unique challenges for diagnosis and management. This article provides a concise overview of the current understanding of these tumors, emphasizing their clinical significance, diagnostic modalities, and treatment strategies. The hand’s complex anatomy and function make early detection and precise localization critical for optimal patient outcomes. This research outlines the spectrum of benign and malignant tumors that can affect these anatomical regions, highlighting the importance of a multidisciplinary approach. Methods: 223 patients who were diagnosed with hand tumors between 2013 and 2022 were reviewed. Age at surgery, gender, complaint, tumor location, and pathological diagnosis were analyzed. Results: In a study involving 223 patients, 140 were female and 83 were male, with an average age of 39.6 years. The study found that benign tumors were prevalent, and detected in 91.4% of the patients, while malignant tumors, were observed in 8.6% of the cases. Benign soft tissue tumors were more common among these tumors, affecting 65.9% of the patients, whereas benign bone tumors were found in 25.5% of cases. Malignant tumors, excluding metastasis, were detected in 14 (6.2%) patients. Conclusion: The management of hand tumors is a complex and dynamic field within orthopedic surgery and often involves a multidisciplinary approach, with the collaboration of orthopedic surgeons, plastic surgeons, oncologists, and other specialists. The choice of treatment depends on the type, size, location, and stage of the tumor, the overall health of the patient.