Posterior interosseous nerve lesion due to lipoma. Review of the literature and rare case presentation

Abstract

Posterior interosseous nerve lesion is a rare mononeuropathy of the upper limb. Atraumatic posterior interosseous nerve lesions are commonly caused by lipomas of the forearm, manifesting as slow-progressing wrist and finger drop.

Keywords

• posterior interosseus nerve
• lipoma
• compression
• acute