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Summary. Lipomas are the most common benign tumors found in the hand, with those exceeding 4 cm in size classified as giant lipomas. However, large lipomas in the hand are rare due to their visibility and limited subcutaneous tissue in this area. When they do occur, they can interfere with hand function. Typically, lipomas in the dominant hand are detected early and surgically removed. We present a case of a giant lipoma in the hand, notable for its unusually large size and the fact that it remained asymptomatic until the time of presentation.
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