Giant Lipoma of the Thigh

Giant Mixed Lipoma/Liposarcoma of the Thigh: Diagnostic Approaches and Surgical Management

“…One of the largest cutaneous lipomas, reported by Brandler [6] in1894, was 22.7 Kg, and located on the left scapular region, in a male, 26 years-old patient. Lipomas can grow in many different tissues or organs [1], and they have been found in the extremities, the gastrointestinal tract, the mediastinum, the heart, the brain, and spinal cord.…”

“…This neoplasm, with a prevalence rate of 2,1/1000 [1,2] is a slow growing, with a somewhat soft consistency. The ethiology of lipoma is still unknown.…”

Giant lipomas of the upper extremity: Case reports and a literature review

“…They may be referred to as a fibrolipomas due to the fibrous septae present. Lipomas can be found in almost all organs of the body where fat normally exists and are, therefore, known as ubiquitous or universal tumours (1). Lipomas can be solitary or occur in multiples, and can also occur alone or in association with syndromes.…”

A case of subfascial lipoma in the lateral space of neck: US and CT findings

“…Lipomas of the neck are rare tumors that may present as slowly growing non-tender masses in the lateral neck. Most of them are small; however, those exceeding 10 cm have occasionally been encountered in different anatomic locations [2]. Small lipomas (<4 cm) can be extracted through a small incision, and scarring is not a major concern.…”

“…Small lipomas (<4 cm) can be extracted through a small incision, and scarring is not a major concern. Open surgery is the preferred approach when the lesion is surrounded by a thick capsule or fibrosis, and when a network of dense connective tissue within the lesion is evident [2]. Therefore, accurate pre-operative evaluation by means of ultrasound (US) and computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is required.…”