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Wachiraphan Parinyakhup1, Tanarat Boonriong1, Pattira Boonsri2
1Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, 15 Karnjanavanich Road, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand.
Oxford Medical Case Reports
|July 11, 2024
Summary
A post-traumatic lipoma, a benign tumor, can develop after knee injury. Regular monitoring is recommended for these soft tissue masses.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Dermatology
- Radiology
Background:
- Soft tissue masses can present diagnostic challenges.
- Trauma is a potential etiological factor for certain soft tissue neoplasms.
Observation:
- A 70-year-old female presented with a gradually enlarging, painless mass at the right knee following a fall.
- Physical examination revealed a soft, ill-defined subcutaneous mass.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated a well-circumscribed subcutaneous soft tissue mass.
Findings:
- The imaging findings were consistent with a lipoma.
- The patient's history of trauma suggested a post-traumatic etiology.
- The lipoma was asymptomatic and well-defined.
Implications:
- Post-traumatic lipoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of soft tissue masses after injury.
- Conservative management with observation is appropriate for asymptomatic, well-defined post-traumatic lipomas.
- Regular monitoring is crucial for timely intervention if the mass changes or becomes symptomatic.
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