[A case report of recurrent giant intermuscular lipoma in the temporal region]

Objective:Intermuscular lipoma（IL） is a rare type of deep-seated benign lipoma, accounting for approximately 0.3% of all lipomas. Its occurrence in the temporal region is particularly uncommon, and giant lesions are even rarer. We report the case of an 84-year-old male patient with a giant intermuscular lipoma in the temporal region, who had undergone two surgical excisions at an outside hospital, both followed by recurrence. The patient underwent another surgery at our hospital, during which the mass was completely excised. Postoperative histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of intermuscular lipoma, and no recurrence was observed during a 1-year follow-up. Based on the clinical presentation and treatment course of this case, combined with a review of relevant literature, the authors analyze the etiology, diagnosis and treatment, recurrence factors, and prognosis of giant intermuscular lipomas in the temporal region, aiming to improve awareness of this rare disease, emphasize intraoperative management, and reduce postoperative recurrence rates.