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A Large Lipoma of the Labia Majora
Leena H Moshref1, Haifaa Malaekah1,2
1Department of General Surgery, Doctor Soliman Fakeeh Hospital, Jeddah, SAU.
Cureus
|January 10, 2022
Summary
A rare case of a large vulvar lipoma in a premenopausal woman was diagnosed using MRI and confirmed by histopathology. This highlights the importance of MRI in diagnosing soft tissue swelling in this uncommon location.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Vulvar lipomas are rare soft tissue tumors, particularly in premenopausal women.
- Lipomas are the most common soft tissue tumors, with a 1% population prevalence.
- Large vulvar swellings require accurate diagnosis to exclude other conditions.
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