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A Cheek Mass in a 5-Year-Old Child
Claire Abijay1, Stanton Miller2, Timothy Booth3
1UT Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX, USA.
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal
|October 1, 2020
Summary
A painless cheek mass in a 5-year-old girl was diagnosed as lipoblastoma. Complete surgical excision was successful, with no recurrence, highlighting the importance of this management approach for pediatric lipoblastoma.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Pediatric Oncology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Cheek masses in children present diagnostic challenges.
- Lipoblastoma is a rare benign tumor of adipose tissue.
Observation:
- A 5-year-old female presented with a painless, mobile cheek mass.
- Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a heterogeneous mass with both solid and fatty components.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of lipoblastoma.
- Complete surgical excision was performed, with no evidence of recurrence post-operatively.
Implications:
- While imaging aids in diagnosis, it is not definitive for pediatric cheek masses.
- Surgical excision remains the primary and effective treatment for pediatric lipoblastoma.
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