Gaint axillary lipoma following excision

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Surgical Pathology
• Dermatology

Background:

• Lipomas are common, benign mesenchymal soft tissue tumors composed of mature lipocytes.
• They typically occur on the trunk and extremities.
• Axillary lipomas are uncommon, and giant axillary lipomas are exceptionally rare.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report a rare case of axillary lipoma recurrence.
• To describe the transformation of a small axillary lipoma into a giant one after excision.

Main Methods:

• Case report detailing clinical presentation and surgical history.
• Histopathological examination of the recurrent tumor.

Main Results:

• A small axillary lipoma recurred and enlarged significantly post-excision, becoming a giant axillary lipoma.
• Histopathology confirmed the recurrent mass as a lipoma.

Conclusions:

• Axillary lipomas, though uncommon, have the potential for significant recurrence and growth.
• This case underscores the rarity of giant axillary lipomas and the importance of monitoring post-excision lipomas.