Axillary Giant Lipoma: a Case Report

Abstract

Lipoma are the most frequent mesenchymal soft tissue tumours but rarely present huge sizes in their cutaneous localization. Some cases of so-called "giant lipomas" have been reported in the literature and here is presented a giant lipoma of the axillary area which is, to our best knowledge, the second report of such a giant lipoma in this localization.

Compressing neuromuscular bundles by giant thoracic lipoma

“…[2,3] Lipomun kemik lokalizasyonu nadirdir. [4] Literatürde "dev lipom" olarak adlandırılan bazı olgular bildirilmiştir [5] ve burda sunduğumuz olgu da toraks duvarı üzerinde yer alan bir dev lipomdur. Bazen lokal basıya bağlı komşu sinirlerde motor ve duyusal fonksiyonlarda bozukluklar ortaya çıkabilir, kas yapılarında atrofi meydana gelebilir.…”

Giant lipomas of the upper extremity: Case reports and a literature review

“…Giant lipomas, although rare, can present in the thigh, shoulder or trunk. Giant lipomas of the axillary area are very rare (2). Clinical features of these giant lipomas are mainly due to their size and may include pain from stretching or compression of adjacent nerves, compartment syndrome, restriction in movements of the joint involved, and social embarrassment or inability to wear clothing (3).…”

Giant Chondroid Lipoma of Breast

“…The treatment of giant lipoma is complete surgical excision [1]. Recently, suction-assisted lipectomy and liposuction have been reported as effective treatment of giant lipomas [7].…”

“…Lipomas are the most common mesenchymal tumors [1]. Lipomas of the breast are usually small, benign neoplasm, with rare in occurrence [2].…”