Post-traumatic Pseudolipoma of right side of the chest and axilla: A case report and review of literature

Journal Title: IP Journal of Diagnostic Pathology and Oncology - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 4

Abstract

Lipomas are mesenchymal neoplasms that can develop in all parts of the body which accounts for almost 50% of all soft-tissue tumours. We present a case, 40 year old male presenting with a large mass in the right axilla and right side of the chest wall following a blunt injury for 10 years duration. Due to his restricted movements, underwent surgery and diagnosed as Post traumatic pseudolipoma. The incidence of post-traumatic pseudolipoma is about 1%

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Dost Mohamed Khan M, Deepa N.

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  • EP ID EP303567
  • DOI 10.18231/2456-6284.2017.0016
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Dost Mohamed Khan M, Deepa N. (2017). Post-traumatic Pseudolipoma of right side of the chest and axilla: A case report and review of literature. IP Journal of Diagnostic Pathology and Oncology, 2(4), 108-110. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-303567