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Giant atypical lipoma.
Marta Regina Machado Mascarenhas1, Lais de Abreu Mutti1, João Marcos Goes de Paiva1
1Dermatology Department, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia
|September 28, 2017
Summary
Atypical lipomas, a common soft tissue sarcoma, are usually benign tumors. This case highlights the rare occurrence of a giant atypical lipoma and its successful surgical management.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Liposarcomas are the most common soft tissue sarcomas.
- Atypical lipomas are the most prevalent subtype, typically presenting as asymptomatic, locally aggressive tumors with low metastatic potential.
Observation:
- This report details a rare case of a giant atypical lipoma.
- The tumor's diagnosis was confirmed through imaging and histopathologic examination.
Findings:
- Atypical lipomas are characterized by their local aggressiveness but infrequent distant metastasis.
- Complete surgical excision is the standard treatment for atypical lipomas.
Implications:
- Giant atypical lipomas, though rare, can be effectively managed with surgical intervention.
- Early diagnosis and complete tumor removal contribute to a favorable prognosis for atypical lipomas.
