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Gholamreza Motazedian1, Ali Khojasteh1, Fatemeh Salari2
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
World Journal of Plastic Surgery
|December 16, 2021
Summary
This study reports a rare case of periauricular infiltrating angiolipoma in a child. Surgical removal was successful, with no recurrence after one year and excellent recovery from temporary facial nerve palsy.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Angiolipoma is a rare benign fatty tumor, a variant of lipoma, characterized by mature lipocytes and blood vessels.
- Infiltrating angiolipoma, an un-encapsulated variant, poses challenges for complete surgical excision due to its invasive nature, with reported recurrence rates of 35-50%.
Observation:
- A rare case of periauricular infiltrating angiolipoma in a 10-year-old boy is presented.
- The tumor, located in the head and neck region, was surgically excised.
Findings:
- Post-operative transient left frontal branch palsy occurred but resolved completely.
- Excellent recovery was observed, with no evidence of tumor relapse after one year of follow-up.
Implications:
- This case highlights successful surgical management of a rare head and neck infiltrating angiolipoma in a pediatric patient.
- The findings suggest that complete excision, despite challenges, can lead to favorable outcomes and long-term remission.
