Giant Cervico-Mediastinal Myxolipoma in a 6 Year Old Child
Journal Title: Archives of Otolaryngology and Rhinology - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Lipomas are benign mesenchymal tumors that may present anywhere on the body. However, myxolipoma, the histological variant is rarely seen. We report a rare case of giant anterior cervico-mediastinal myxolipoma in a 6 year old child, with discussion over diagnostic and management strategies for same.
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Gupta Manish, Rao Naiya, Roy Maitrayee
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