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Adolescent Paraspinal Lipoblastoma: A Case Report.
Joseph M Bano1, Scott Weiner1, Jennifer Baccon2
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Summa Health, Akron, Ohio, USA.
Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
|June 11, 2026
Summary
This study reports a rare paraspinal lipoblastoma in an adolescent, a fatty tumor typically seen in younger children. The case highlights the importance of considering lipoblastomas in adolescent thoracic masses.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Lipoblastomas are rare, benign fatty tumors of mesenchymal origin.
- They typically occur in infants and young children (peak incidence 5-6 years).
- Paraspinal lipoblastomas are exceptionally rare, with few reported cases in pediatric populations.