Pectoralis muscle lipoma

Case contributed by Abhilash Sandhyala
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Came with complaint of mass in breast

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

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A well defined hypodense mass is noted within the right pectoralis muscle with a HU of -80. Thought to be an intramuscular lipoma and proven on surgery.

Case Discussion

Lipomas are extraordinarily common findings but pectoralis muscle lipomas are relatively rare.

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