Giant axillary lipoblastoma in an African child: a case report
Open Access
- 9 June 2021
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Egypts Presidential Specialized Council for Education and Scientific Research in Annals of Pediatric Surgery
- Vol. 17 (1), 1-3
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s43159-021-00089-5
Abstract
Lipoblastoma is a rare benign neoplasm of the adipose tissue occurring most commonly in infants and young children. This tumor can present as a localized, well-circumscribed lesion (lipoblastoma) or as a multi-centric lesion (lipoblastomatosis). This is a case report of lipoblastoma in a 19-month-old male with 9 months history of rapidly progressing axillary mass. Examination revealed a well-circumscribed right axillary mass measuring 25 cm × 20 cm with normal overlying skin and prominent, visibly distended superficial veins. He had surgical excision of the mass. Histologic examination revealed lipoblastoma. There has been no recurrence in the last 21 months of follow-up. The report is presented for its rarity and also for its potential to pose diagnostic difficulty to surgeons. Surgical excision offers the best chance of cure. Long-term follow-up is also important to detect recurrence.Keywords
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