Breast Reconstruction with Parenchymal Cross After Giant Lipoma Removal

Ribeiro, Ricardo Cavalcanti; Saltz, Renato; Quintera, Luiz Fernando España

doi:10.1007/s00266-008-9164-4

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“…Cavalcanti Ribeiro et al [1] described a breast lipoma weighing 5.7 kg and measuring 35 9 23 9 20 cm. Delli Santi et al [2] reported a patient with a lipoma that weighed 257 g and measured 15.5 9 9.3 9 4.5 cm.…”

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Breast Reshaping with Dermaglandular Flaps After Giant Lipoma Removal: Versatility of Oncoplastic Techniques

et al. 2011

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Lipomas of the breast are benign lesions that do not raise great interest in the literature and their incidence is unclear. They usually are small, benign soft tissue tumors of fat cells that can be treated by simple excision. Although lipoma is a banal condition, it often causes diagnostic and therapeutic uncertainty. The first reason for this is the normal fatty composition of the breast. Second, it may be difficult to distinguish a lipoma from other benign or malignant lumps. This report presents a rare case involving giant lipoma of the breast that compromised most of the mass of the breast. After resection, the remaining breast was reshaped using multiple dermaglandular flaps to restore the breast mound, and contralateral breast mammaplasty was performed for symmetry. This case is a good illustration of the oncoplastic reconstruction options available after wide local excision.

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Breast Reshaping with Dermaglandular Flaps After Giant Lipoma Removal: Versatility of Oncoplastic Techniques

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“…Although some studies have mentioned breast lipomas to be common and some as uncommon, only a few cases of “giant” lipomas have been reported in the literature 4 , 11 – 17 . Rodriguez et al 18 .…”

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A 5 kg giant breast lipoma in a 40-year-old woman: a case report

Sharma,

Rayamajhi,

Chapagain

et al. 2024

Annals of Medicine &Amp; Surgery

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Introduction and Importance: Lipomas are benign tumors composed of adipocytes surrounded by a thin fibrous capsule. Although they make up 16% of mesenchymal tumors, the occurrence of breast lipomas is uncertain. Giant lipomas, measuring 10 cm or more in diameter or weighing at least 1000 grams, commonly occur in the upper back, neck, and thigh, and are rare in the breast. Given its rarity, accurately diagnosing a giant breast lipoma is crucial to prevent potential overtreatment, as it might otherwise be mistaken for a malignant tumor. Case Presentation: A 40-year-old woman presented with a painless, gradually enlarging left breast mass. Physical examination and imaging studies revealed a lipoma-compatible mass. Surgery was performed, and the 5 kg mass was enucleated and identified as a lipoma on histopathology. The patient had an uneventful postoperative recovery and was satisfied with the outcome of the surgery after 2 months of follow-up. Clinical Discussion: Breast lipomas are more common in the 40-60 age group, with giant lipomas occurring more frequently in the latter half of this age range. They can mimic various breast conditions, including neoplastic and non-neoplastic conditions, and are often treated with surgical excision to avoid recurrence. The location of the lipoma in the breast can be subcutaneous or intramuscular, and preserving the future pedicle of reduction mammoplasty/mastopexy is essential. Conclusion: Giant breast lipoma is an infrequent condition that can manifests as progressive enlargement of the breast, posing a diagnostic challenge due to its resemblance to various benign or malignant pathologies.

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“…However, according to Sanchez et al, a giant lipoma has a dimension of 10 cm [ 7 ]. A mass that weighed 5700 g and measured 35 x23 x20 cm, reported by Ribeiro et al, appears to be the largest in literature [ 13 ]. Lipomas are usually solitary but might be hard to detect in large or postmenopausal breasts [ 14 ].…”

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Giant Breast Lipoma: A Case Report

Busbaih¹,

Saleh²,

AlMaghlouth³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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Lipomas are slow-growing, benign mesenchymal masses. Most lipomas are small, weighing only a few grams; however, if their size becomes exceptionally large, they are called giant lipomas. Giant lipoma of the breast is infrequently observed due to the rarity of size and location, with very few case reports available in the literature. Here, we report the case of a 48-year-old female patient who presented with a painless, huge lump in her right breast. The patient underwent surgical removal of the mass with a histologic examination confirming the diagnosis of a giant breast lipoma.

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Breast Reconstruction with Parenchymal Cross After Giant Lipoma Removal

Cited by 9 publications

References 5 publications

Breast Reshaping with Dermaglandular Flaps After Giant Lipoma Removal: Versatility of Oncoplastic Techniques

Breast Reshaping with Dermaglandular Flaps After Giant Lipoma Removal: Versatility of Oncoplastic Techniques

A 5 kg giant breast lipoma in a 40-year-old woman: a case report

Giant Breast Lipoma: A Case Report

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