2022
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijso.2022.100450
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Pleomorphic lipoma of the loin region; a case report with literature review

Abstract: Introduction: Pleomorphic lipoma (PL) is a rare type of lipoma that accounts for only 1.5% of all adipocytic tumors. The aim of this report is to present the first case of PL in the flank. Case report: A 67-year-old male presented with fullness of the right flank, without any other symptoms. On examination there was a soft mass that mimicked hernia. Laboratory findings showed elevated renal function tests (blood urea of 46.1 mg/dl and s. creatinine of 1… Show more

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“…They are termed as a collection of proliferating matured fat cells, encapsulated by a thin fibrous tissue. Lipomas are generally benign tumors [ 1 ]. Spindle cell lipoma differs from liposarcoma because it does not contain lipoblasts and lacks MDM2 and CDK4 amplification [ 2 , 3 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…They are termed as a collection of proliferating matured fat cells, encapsulated by a thin fibrous tissue. Lipomas are generally benign tumors [ 1 ]. Spindle cell lipoma differs from liposarcoma because it does not contain lipoblasts and lacks MDM2 and CDK4 amplification [ 2 , 3 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%