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    • Oncology
    • Pathology
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Lipomas, benign tumors of mature fat cells, are common mesenchymal neoplasms.
    • Giant lipomas are rare, exceptionally large variants that can cause diagnostic difficulties.
    • Breast lipomas are infrequent, making giant variants even rarer.

    Observation:

    • A 62-year-old woman presented with sudden right breast asymmetry due to a rapidly growing mass.
    • Imaging studies including ultrasonography, mammography, and MRI yielded inconclusive or contradictory results.
    • The mass was initially suspected to be a lipoma with cystic necrosis, but differential diagnoses were considered.

    Findings:

    • Wide surgical excision was performed, revealing a 17 cm tumor.
    • Histopathological examination confirmed the mass as a giant lipoma composed of mature adipose tissue.
    • The tumor was encapsulated and benign, despite initial diagnostic ambiguity.

    Implications:

    • Giant breast lipomas can present diagnostic challenges, necessitating advanced imaging and definitive histopathological analysis.
    • This case underscores the importance of considering rare presentations of common benign tumors.
    • Accurate diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes in giant lipoma cases.