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Gigantic lipomas

E Hakim1, Y Kolander, Y Meller

  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pathologic Institute Soroka, Beer Sheva, Israel.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|August 1, 1994
PubMed
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This study describes two rare cases of giant lipomas, weighing over 4000 gm each. Both patients experienced successful surgical removal with no recurrence, highlighting effective treatment for these large benign tumors.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Oncology
  • Dermatopathology

Background:

  • Lipomas are benign tumors of adipose tissue.
  • Giant lipomas are rare and can cause significant patient distress and physical limitations.

Observation:

  • Two cases of unusually large lipomas are presented: a 5070 gm tumor on a 55-year-old man's back and a 4000 gm tumor on an 80-year-old woman's thigh.
  • The man's primary concern was social pressure due to clothing fit, while the woman experienced pain.

Findings:

  • Preoperative weight estimation of the larger tumor was performed using technetium-99m DTPA scanning.
  • Surgical dissection of both giant lipomas from surrounding tissues was straightforward.
  • No recurrence was observed at 5 years post-surgery for the man and 1 year for the woman.

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Implications:

  • Giant lipomas, despite their size, can be surgically managed effectively.
  • Early surgical intervention may prevent long-term complications and improve quality of life.
  • This case series contributes to understanding the surgical outcomes for extreme lipoma cases.