Massive intrathoracic lipoma: a report of two cases, one being congenital

Massive intrathoracic lipomas are uncommon. Few cases have been reported worldwide. We report two cases, one of which was congenital. They were managed by thoracotomy and complete excision, with excellent outcomes.

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Published inTropical doctor Vol. 44; no. 4; p. 243
Main Authors Tamatey, Martin N, Sereboe, Lawrence A, Tettey, Mark M, Entsua-Mensah, Kow, Gyan, Baffoe, Gyasi, Richard K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.10.2014
Subjects
Child
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Lipoma - congenital
Lipoma - diagnosis
Lipoma - diagnostic imaging
Lipoma - pathology
Lipoma - surgery
Male
Middle Aged
Thoracic Neoplasms - congenital
Thoracic Neoplasms - diagnosis
Thoracic Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Thoracic Neoplasms - pathology
Thoracic Neoplasms - surgery
Thorax
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Massive intrathoracic lipoma
acquired
congenital
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Summary:Massive intrathoracic lipomas are uncommon. Few cases have been reported worldwide. We report two cases, one of which was congenital. They were managed by thoracotomy and complete excision, with excellent outcomes.
ISSN:1758-1133
DOI:10.1177/0049475514539480