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Giant Lipoma: A Case Report.

Chinmay Kher¹, Swarupa Chakole²

¹Surgery, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, IND.

|February 26, 2024

Summary

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Giant lipomas, rare tumors exceeding 10 cm, are typically benign fatty growths. This case highlights a large lipoma on the scapula, emphasizing the need to exclude malignancy before surgical treatment.

Keywords:

adipose tissue benign tumor deformity giant lipoma lipoma liposarcoma liposuction recurrent lipoma

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Dermatology
Pathology

Background:

Lipomas are common, benign tumors of adipose tissue, typically small and asymptomatic.
Giant lipomas are defined as those exceeding 10 cm in diameter, representing approximately 1% of all lipomas.

Observation:

A case study of a 42-year-old woman presenting with a giant lipoma located over her left scapula.
The lipoma, a slow-growing mass of fatty tissue, was noted to be large, necessitating further evaluation.

Findings:

Giant lipomas, while usually benign, require careful assessment to rule out malignancy.
The presented case involves a large lipoma on the scapula, a less common but possible location.

Implications:

Pre-operative evaluation is crucial for giant lipomas to exclude rare malignant transformations.
Understanding the characteristics and presentation of giant lipomas aids in appropriate clinical management and surgical planning.