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Nam-Yong Do1, Sung-Il Cho, Jun Hee Park
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Chosun University College of Medicine, Kwang-ju, South Korea.
A rare benign tumor called lipoblastoma, originating from embryonic fat, can occur in children. This case highlights an extremely rare instance of a lipoblastoma in the neck region, successfully treated with complete surgical removal.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Lipoblastoma is a rare, benign tumor originating from embryonic white fat.
- Typically observed in infancy and early childhood, commonly affecting limbs and trunk.
Observation:
- A 22-month-old male presented with a rapidly enlarging soft mass in the right submandibular area.
- Neck involvement in lipoblastoma is exceptionally rare.
Findings:
- Histologic evaluation confirmed lipoblastoma.
- The mass was completely excised surgically.
Implications:
- Complete surgical removal ensures favorable prognosis.
- This case expands the known anatomical distribution of lipoblastoma.
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