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Published on: September 27, 2021
Subcutaneous fibrolipoma in the back
Makoto Kajihara1, Yoshifumi Sugawara, Kenshi Sakayama
1Department of Radiology, Ehime University School of Medicine, Shitsukawa, Toon, Ehime 791-0295, Japan.
Radiation Medicine
|October 24, 2006
Summary
A rare fibrolipoma, a subtype of lipoma, presented as a giant subcutaneous mass. Histological diagnosis confirmed this rare neoplasm after initial concerns of malignancy.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
- Radiology
Background:
- Subcutaneous giant masses require accurate diagnosis to differentiate benign from malignant neoplasms.
- Lipomas are common benign tumors, but subtypes like fibrolipoma are rare.
Observation:
- A 65-year-old man presented with a large, heterogeneous subcutaneous mass on his upper back.
- Imaging revealed both fatty and non-adipose components with heterogeneous enhancement.
Findings:
- Initial differential diagnoses included liposarcoma or spindle cell lipoma based on imaging.
- Histological examination post-surgery confirmed the diagnosis of fibrolipoma.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of histological confirmation for rare subcutaneous neoplasms.
- Accurate diagnosis of fibrolipoma is crucial for appropriate patient management and prognosis.
