Iliopsoas lipoma

Case contributed by Adesola Abiodun Asaleye
Diagnosis certain

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Right iliac fossa mass

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
ct
This study is a stack
Axial
non-contrast
This study is a stack
Axial C+
arterial phase
This study is a stack
Coronal C+
arterial phase
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An expansile, non-enhancing round hypodense mass of fat-density is demonstrated in the right iliopsoas. There is associated mass effect on the right common iliac vessels and urinary bladder.

Case Discussion

Findings are typical for lipoma.  Deep lipomas occur less frequently, as compared to superficial lipomas. They may be intramuscular, intermuscular and most frequently occur in the lower extremities. Additional sites include trunk, shoulder and upper extremities.

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