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Mammary hibernoma: A rare case report of a benign tumor

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Hibernoma is a rare benign soft-tissue tumor derived from vestigial brown adipose tissue. Mammary hibernoma is a rare entity that is usually misdiagnosed clinically and radiologically as lipoma or liposarcoma. PRESENTATION OF CASE: We report a rare entity by dscribing the clinical, radiological and pathological features in a patient as well as the differential diagnoses and treatment. The patient underwent complete resection of the tumor and remained disease-free during 2 year follow up with no sign of any recurrence. DISCUSSION: Hibernomais a rare benign tumor. We focus on discussing its differences from other benign or malignant tumors. CONCLUSION: The clinical significance of this report is to distinguish this rare tumor from other soft tissue neoplasms, both benign and malignant.

Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.111061

Authors: Gongzheng Li, Minggang Liu, Yuetao Lv, Ning Wang, Jian QIn, Xiuli Liu

Institutions: Jining Medical University, Jining First People's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Soft tissue tumors and treatment

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,090