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Pectoralis major lipoma

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Ignored. Incidental finding.

Patient Data

Age: 72-year-old
Gender: Female

CT Chest (selected images)

ct

Intramuscular lipoma of the right pectoralis major. 

Case Discussion

Lipomas are benign tumors composed of mature adipocytes. They are the most common soft tissue tumor seen in approximately ~ 2% of the population. 

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