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Axillary giant lipoma: a case report.

E Vandeweyer1, I Scagnol

  • 1Departments of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, L Caty Clinic, Baudour., Belgium. vandeweyere@skynet.be

Acta Chirurgica Belgica
|January 28, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Giant lipomas, rare large soft tissue tumors, can occur in the axilla. This report details a rare case of a giant lipoma in this specific location.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Lipomas are common benign mesenchymal soft tissue tumors.
  • Cutaneous lipomas rarely achieve massive dimensions, termed 'giant lipomas'.
  • Axillary localization of giant lipomas is exceptionally uncommon.

Observation:

  • A case of a giant lipoma in the axillary region is presented.
  • This represents a rare clinical presentation of a common tumor type.
  • Detailed clinical and pathological characteristics of this specific giant lipoma are discussed.

Findings:

  • The presented axillary lipoma exhibited significant size, meeting the criteria for a 'giant lipoma'.
  • Histopathological examination confirmed the benign lipomatous nature of the tumor.
  • This finding contributes to the limited literature on giant lipomas in this anatomical area.

Implications:

  • Highlights the potential for unusual presentations of common soft tissue tumors.
  • Underscores the importance of considering rare variants in differential diagnoses for axillary masses.
  • Provides valuable data for understanding the growth potential and clinical behavior of lipomas.

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