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Management of Large Retroperitoneal Lipoma in a 12-Year-Old Patient

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Management of Large Retroperitoneal Lipoma in a 12-Year-Old Patient
Peitsidis, P. Peitsidou, A. Tsekoura, V. Zervoudis, S. Akrivos, T.
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Επιστημονική δημοσίευση - Άρθρο Περιοδικού (EL)
Scientific publication - Journal Article (EN)
2009
Retroperitoneal lipomas are rare tumors. The etiology of their proliferation is uncertain. Metabolic and genetic causes have been reported. We present the case of a 12-year-old patient with a large pelvic lipoma causing dysuria and pelvic pain. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed the existence of a large retroperitoneal fat tumor. Ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy was performed to exclude malignancy. The biopsy specimen revealed tissue consistent with a benign lipoma tumor. Exploratory laparotomy revealed a solid lipoma of the retroperitoneal space 8 × 6 cm and weighing 300 g. The patient had a good postoperative performance status. Lipomas should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a solid tumor in the retroperitoneal space. © 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. (EN)
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University of Athens
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