Giant intermuscular lipoma of neck and chest: a case report with review of literature.
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2015-07
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Abstract
Intermuscular lipoma is an uncommon benign tumor. In this case report we described a case of a patient with
intermuscular lipoma located between sternocleidomastoid, pectoralis and scalene muscles on left side. These typ es of
tumors are exceedingly rare in head and neck regions. Intermuscular lipomas are thought to arise from the
Intermuscular septa and enlarge between muscle bundles. Clinical data, investigations, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
scan confirm the diagnosis. These tumours are more common in males than females. Complete surgical excision of
tumor is the treatment of choice. It is crucial for the surgeon to consider deep lipomas when dealing with soft tissue
tumors.
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Intermuscular lipoma, Sternocleidomastoid, Pectoralis muscle
Citation
Kumari K Lakshmi, Babu P V S S Vijaya, Kumar S V. Giant intermuscular lipoma of neck and chest: a case report with review of literature. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2015 June; 3(6): 1521-1523.