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Giant lipoma in the anterior region of the neck: A case report of a rare condition and review of literature

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Lipomas are benign and very common subcutaneous tumors of adipose tissue, which may occur anywhere in the body. Lipomas in head and neck regions are extremely rare. A giant neck lipoma is classified as a lesion greater than 10 cm in one dimension or weighing more than 1000 g. In this case report and review of the literature, a 66-year-old male with likely diagnosis of neck lipoma was under 5-year surveillance prior to development of giant neck lipoma. Computed tomography provided critical insight in the extent of neck mass in relation to surrounding structures in assessing possibility of malignancy and in guiding appropriate management.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2025.03.026

Authors: Su Jin Lee, Khang Duy Ricky Le, James Kollias, Roger Davies

Institutions: The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Deakin University, The University of Melbourne, Royal Adelaide Hospital, The University of Adelaide

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: $600