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Giant lipoma extending into two thigh canals: A case report
Melike Gungor1, Emin Sir1, Alper Aksoy2
1Izmir Training and Research Hospital Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Turkey.
Acta Orthopaedica Et Traumatologica Turcica
|April 28, 2017
Summary
Giant lipomas are rare tumors that pose diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This case study details an unusual giant lipoma of the thigh, highlighting its diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
- Radiology
Background:
- Giant lipomas, benign adipose tumors, are uncommon and can present diagnostic difficulties.
- Their significant size can lead to compression of surrounding structures and functional impairment.