A case of mediastinal lipoma extending to the neck

• Published in: jibi to rinsho Vol. 67; no. 3; pp. 170 - 174
• Main Authors: IKEJIRI, Koji, TANAKA, Yasutaka, MASUDA, Tomoya, YOSHINAGA, Takashi, URYU, Hideoki, NAKASHIMA, Torahiko
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Japanese
• Published: JIBI TO RINSHO KAI 20.05.2021; 耳鼻と臨床会
• Subjects: 巨大腫瘍; 消化器外科合同手術; 砂時計型頸縦隔型脂肪腫; 縦隔腫瘍; 頸部腫瘤
• ISSN: 0447-7227; 2185-1034
• DOI: 10.11334/jibi.67.3_170

We experienced a case involving a 67-year-old man with one of the largest cervicomediastinal lipomas reported in Japan. The lesion extended from the tracheal bifurcation to the left upper cervical region. Radical resection was achieved by cervical and thoracic approaches in several departments. No postoperative complications were noted. A preoperative examination did not rule out the possibility of malignancy; thus, in order to achieve complete resection, the approach should be discussed with multiple departments (otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, esophageal surgery, and respiratory surgery) before the operation.