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Mesenteric myolipoma.

Adel Maataoui¹, Fawad M Khan¹, Thomas J Vogl¹

¹Adel Maataoui, Fawad M Khan, Thomas J Vogl, Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, D-60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

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|December 19, 2013

Summary

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This study details a rare benign tumor, myolipoma, composed of smooth muscle and fat. It highlights a unique case in a male patient, presenting imaging and histopathology findings.

Keywords:

Diffuse mesenteric myolipoma Male individual Multidetector computed tomography Peritoneum Small bowel

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Pathology
Radiology

Background:

Myolipoma, a benign soft tissue tumor, comprises smooth muscle and adipose tissue.
First described in 1991, myolipomas occur sporadically in various locations, predominantly in females.

Observation:

This report presents a rare case of a diffuse mesenteric myolipoma in a male individual.
Myolipomas are typically large at diagnosis (7-30 cm), causing symptoms due to mass effect.

Findings:

The case demonstrates characteristic imaging features on multidetector computed tomography.
Histopathological examination confirmed the benign nature, with no signs of malignancy or metastasis.

Implications:

This case expands the known clinical spectrum and anatomical locations of myolipomas.
Understanding the imaging and pathological features is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.