Large intrathoracic lipoblastoma

Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2021 Oct;29(8):858-861. doi: 10.1177/02184923211038407. Epub 2021 Aug 19.

Abstract

Lipoblastoma is a rare benign tumor of primitive white fat in children, which usually involves the trunk and extremities. It rarely involves retroperitoneum, head, neck, and mediastinum. Herein, the authors introduce a rare presentation of lipoblastoma as a large intrathoracic mass.

Keywords: Lipoblastoma; chest wall; infant; intrathoracic tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chest Pain
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Lipoblastoma* / diagnostic imaging
  • Lipoblastoma* / surgery
  • Lipoma* / diagnostic imaging
  • Lipoma* / surgery