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Traumatic neuroma

Last edited: 4/14/2026

Overview

Traumatic neuroma refers to a benign tumor-like mass composed of nerve tissue that develops as a response to nerve injury, often seen in association with trauma affecting peripheral nerves 7.

Diagnosis

  • Presence of a palpable mass at the site of nerve injury 7
  • History of trauma or surgical intervention near the affected nerve 7
  • Imaging studies (e.g., MRI, ultrasound) may help identify the mass and its relation to surrounding structures 7
  • Management

  • Surgical excision is often the primary treatment, aiming for complete removal to prevent recurrence 7
  • Adjunctive treatments may include pain management with NSAIDs or opioids, depending on symptoms 7
  • Postoperative care focuses on monitoring for recurrence and managing potential complications such as infection 7
  • Special Populations

  • No specific guidelines provided for pregnancy, pediatrics, or elderly populations in the given abstracts 7
  • Key Recommendations

  • Surgical excision of traumatic neuroma is recommended for definitive treatment to prevent recurrence (Evidence: Expert opinion 7)
  • Routine preoperative imaging (MRI, ultrasound) can aid in surgical planning and assessment of extent of the neuroma (Evidence: Expert opinion 7)
  • Postoperative follow-up is crucial to monitor for recurrence and manage complications effectively (Evidence: Expert opinion 7)
  • References

    1 Balamurugan R, Gupta PC, Sharma VK, Khurana S, Ram J. Alternate iris bypass technique of iridodialysis repair. Indian journal of ophthalmology 2020. link 2 Shumaker PR. Laser scar management: focused and high-intensity medical exchange in Vietnam. Cutis 2018. link 3 Kinsman JM, Jaffe BM. Prehospital Emergency Care Education for the Nepal Mountaineering Association. The Journal of emergency medicine 2015. link 4 Kelly JL, Blomquist PH. Management of traumatic hyphema in Texas. Texas medicine 2002. link 5 Little BC, Aylward GW. The medical management of traumatic hyphaema: a survey of opinion among ophthalmologists in the UK. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine 1993. link 6 McCuen BW, Fung WE. The role of vitrectomy instrumentation in the treatment of severe traumatic hyphema. American journal of ophthalmology 1979. link90574-9) 7 Abbott RL, Spencer WH. Epithelialization of the anterior chamber after transcorneal (McCannel) suture. Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) 1978. link

    Original source

    1. [1]
      Alternate iris bypass technique of iridodialysis repair.Balamurugan R, Gupta PC, Sharma VK, Khurana S, Ram J Indian journal of ophthalmology (2020)
    2. [2]
    3. [3]
      Prehospital Emergency Care Education for the Nepal Mountaineering Association.Kinsman JM, Jaffe BM The Journal of emergency medicine (2015)
    4. [4]
      Management of traumatic hyphema in Texas.Kelly JL, Blomquist PH Texas medicine (2002)
    5. [5]
      The medical management of traumatic hyphaema: a survey of opinion among ophthalmologists in the UK.Little BC, Aylward GW Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine (1993)
    6. [6]
      The role of vitrectomy instrumentation in the treatment of severe traumatic hyphema.McCuen BW, Fung WE American journal of ophthalmology (1979)
    7. [7]
      Epithelialization of the anterior chamber after transcorneal (McCannel) suture.Abbott RL, Spencer WH Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) (1978)

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