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Case Report: Giant axillary lipoma in an infant
Haiyang Ren1, Haoqiang Lv2, Chuanjun Wang1
1Department of General Surgery, Linyi Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Linyi, Shandong, China.
Insights
A rare giant axillary lipoma was diagnosed in a 12-month-old infant. This benign tumor, composed of adipose cells, is typically found in adults, making this pediatric case noteworthy.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Lipomas are benign tumors of mature adipose cells, most commonly occurring in adults.
- Pediatric lipomas, especially large ones in unusual locations like the axilla, are rare.
- Accurate diagnosis and management of pediatric soft tissue tumors are crucial.
Abstract:
Lipoma is a benign mesenchymal tissue tumor, mainly composed of mature adipose cells; it is most common in adults and is rarely observed in children. The clinical data of an infant diagnosed with a giant axillary lipoma admitted to our hospital were analyzed. A 12-month-old girl presented with a large mass in the right axillary region. Imaging examination suggested a mesenchymal tissue tumor and postoperative pathology confirmed lipoma.
