Presentation
Asymptomatic, painless mass in the neck
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Large lipoma of the neck
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Contrast-enhanced CT of the neck was performed, which showed a large nonenhancing mass in the neck. The entire mass showed low attenuation values, which are consistent with fat. There was no cervical lymphadenopathy , bone involvement or calcification within the mass.
Case Discussion
CT scan findings may compatible with lipoma, lipoblastoma (if it were seen in infancy or childhood), liposarcoma, or a dermoid cyst. This histopathologic findings was consistent with the diagnosis of lipoma.