A case report on atypical spindle cell lipomatous tumor: A rare entity

Ann Med Surg (Lond). 2022 Jul 16:80:104205. doi: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104205. eCollection 2022 Aug.

Abstract

Introduction: Atypical spindle cell lipomatous tumor (ASPLT), a separate entity for the group of benign/low grade adipocytic neoplasm that is characterized by adipocyte adequacy and the presence of lipoblast-like cells and spindle cells at varying degrees.

Case presentation: Here, we report a rare case of 60 years old male with atypical spindle cell lipomatous tumor in the anterior abdominal wall.

Discussion: Histopathology is the gold standard for establishing the diagnosis and grade of soft tissue tumor and consistent radiology-pathology correlation is essential to avoid any diagnostic pitfalls [1]. Ultrasound is preferred as an initial investigation for superficially located lesions.

Conclusion: ASPLT show a wide variety of microscopic features, and differential diagnosis is important and difficult. Recognition of morphologic clues and immunohistochemistry/molecular tests to confirm the diagnosis.

Keywords: Lipomatous; Spindle; Tumor.

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  • Case Reports