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Maria Parisi1, Efthimia Grenda1, Elpis Hatziagorou1
1Paediatric Pulmonology Unit, 3rd Paediatric Dept, Aristotle University School of Medicine, Hippokration Hospital, Greece.
Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
|February 7, 2019
Summary
Chest wall lipoblastoma, a rare benign tumor, can extend into the thorax in children. Surgical excision confirmed this rare diagnosis, highlighting its importance in pediatric thoracic masses.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Lipoblastoma is a rare, benign tumor of fatty tissue predominantly affecting infants and young children.
- Commonly found on extremities and torso, its occurrence in the chest wall with intrathoracic extension is exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A case report details a 3-year-old boy presenting with an anterior chest wall lipoblastoma and intrathoracic extension.
- Computed tomography indicated lipoblastoma, and surgical excision via thoracotomy was performed.
Findings:
- Histologic examination confirmed the diagnosis of lipoblastoma.
- Complete surgical excision of the chest wall lipoblastoma with intrathoracic extension was achieved.
Implications:
- Chest wall lipoblastoma, though rare, must be considered in the differential diagnosis of pediatric thoracic masses.
- This case underscores the importance of recognizing and surgically managing rare pediatric chest wall tumors.
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