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. 2007 Fall;15(3):141-4.
doi: 10.1177/229255030701500308.

Giant lipomas of the upper extremity

Brian Allen  1 , Christine Rader, Alan Babigian
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Giant lipomas of the upper extremity

Brian Allen et al. Can J Plast Surg. 2007 Fall.

Abstract
in English, French

Lipomas are slow-growing soft tissue tumours that rarely reach a size larger than 2 cm. Lesions larger than 5 cm, so-called giant lipomas, can occur anywhere in the body but are seldom found in the upper extremities. The authors present their experiences with eight patients having giant lipomas of the upper extremity. In addition, a review of the literature, and a discussion of the appropriate evaluation and management are included.

Les lipomes sont des tumeurs des tissus mous à croissance lente qui atteignent rarement plus de deux centimètres. Des lésions de plus de cinq centimètres, qu’on appelle lipomes géants, peuvent se former n’importe où sur le corps, mais on les observe rarement sur les membres supérieurs. Les auteurs présentent leur expérience auprès de huit patients ayant un lipome géant d’un membre supérieur. L’article inclut une analyse bibliographique et un exposé de l’évaluation et de la prise en charge pertinentes.

Keywords: Giant lipoma; Liposarcoma; Upper extremity.

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Patient 4. Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging showing a large fatty mass volar to the flexor muscles of the left hand
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Patient 4. Intraoperative images of the excision. Final pathology revealed a 14 cm × 12 cm × 2 cm lipoma
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Patient 5. Preoperative T1- and T2-weighted magnetic resonance image showing a mass within the right brachioradialis muscle
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Patient 5. Intraoperative images of the excision. Final pathology revealed a 12 cm × 6 cm × 2 cm well-differentiated liposarcoma
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Patient 7. Preoperative magnetic resonance image showing an 11 cm × 2.9 cm oval-shaped mass located intramuscularly in the left triceps
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Patient 7. Intraoperative images of the excision. Final pathology revealed a 10 cm × 6 cm × 3 cm lipoma
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