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Symptomatic hibernoma: a rare soft tissue tumor
Daniel C DeRosa1, Robert B Lim, Kevin Lin-Hurtubise
1Department of Surgery, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI 96859, USA. daniel.c.derosa@us.army.mil
Summary
Hibernomas are benign tumors resembling brown fat, distinct from malignant liposarcomas. This case highlights their unique clinical and histological presentation in the flank.
Area of Science:
- Pathology
- Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Hibernomas are rare, benign soft tissue tumors.
- They originate from brown adipose tissue.
- Hibernomas can mimic malignant tumors like liposarcomas clinically.
Observation:
- A case of hibernoma in the left superior flank is presented.
- The patient's clinical presentation was evaluated.
- Radiographic and histological features were analyzed.
Findings:
- The tumor exhibited characteristic brown adipocytes on histology.
- Radiographic imaging showed features consistent with a soft tissue mass.
- The histological findings confirmed the benign nature of the hibernoma.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis of hibernoma is crucial to avoid misclassification as liposarcoma.
- Understanding hibernoma presentation aids in appropriate patient management.
- This case contributes to the literature on rare soft tissue tumors.
