[Giant laterocervical lipoma in a 6-month-old infant: a case report].
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Lipomas are mesenchymal neoplasms that affect the head and neck region in about 13% of cases. However, they are rarely reported in the pediatric population. We here report the case of a 6-month-old infant with no notable medical history, admitted for the management of a large left lateral cervical mass that had been progressing for 4 months. Ear, nose and throat (ENT) examination revealed a large left lateral cervical mass extending to the submental area, approximately 7cm in length, with no signs of compression. Cervical CT scan showed a fat-density mass, consistent with a lipoma. The patient underwent exploratory cervicotomy with excision of the mass. Histological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of lipoma. The clinical outcome was favorable, with no recurrence after 15 months of follow-up. Although rare in the pediatric population, cervical lipomas should be considered in infants with a cervical swelling. Its clinical manifestation is similar to that of a cystic lymphangioma.
Source: PubMed
Authors: Cheikh Diene Niang, Mame Coumba Sarr, Moussa Ba, Brice Toko, Mouhamed Barry, Faty Fall, Fallou Niang, Ibou Thiam, Mame Sanou Diouf
Institution: Hôpital Aristide Le Dantec
Language: English
Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4413050549