Ossifying lipoma of the thigh

Authors: HEFFERNAN, E J; LEFAIVRE, K; MUNK, P L; NIELSEN, T O; MASRI, B A

Source: British Journal of Radiology, Volume 81, Number 968, August 2008 , pp. e207-e210(4)

Publisher: British Institute of Radiology

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Abstract:

Lipomas are common soft-tissue tumours that are usually found in the subcutaneous adipose tissue. Occasionally, they may contain mesenchymal elements other than adipose tissue, including osseous components. These ossifying lipomas are usually located near or within bone, and it is very rare for a lipoma with no connection to bone to contain mature osseous tissue. We describe a case of a symptomatic ossifying intramuscular lipoma of the thigh.

Document Type: Case report

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1259/bjr/38805072

Publication date: 2008-08-01