Extraabdominal parasitic lipoleiomyoma

Korean J Clin Oncol. 2021 Jun;17(1):48-51. doi: 10.14216/kjco.21008. Epub 2021 Jun 30.

Abstract

Extrauterine parasitic lipoleiomyoma is a very rare fatty tumor, with uncertain histopathogenesis. Although imaging studies play an important role in preoperative localization and diagnosis of lipoleiomyoma, a pathological evaluation is paramount for confirmation of diagnosis. We describe a case of a 49-year-old woman with a palpable mass in the right inguinal area. Computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis revealed a fluid- and fat-containing mass. Histopathological examination of the mass, which was successfully resected, confirmed the diagnosis of lipoleiomyoma. The patient was discharged on a postoperative day 2 without any complications.

Keywords: Extraabdominal neoplasm; Extrauterine neoplasm; Lipoleiomyoma; Lipoma; Spindle cell tumor.

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