Scalp lipoma (occipital region)

Case contributed by Subash Thapa
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Soft, mobile, non-tender midline lump in the occipital region. No history of trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male

There is a well defined homogeneously hypodense fat attenuating area measuring approximately 4.8x4.2x2.2 cm in size is noted in the sclap (occipital region) in the midline. No evidence of intracranial extension. No scalloping or erosion or sclerosis of the adjacent calvarium is seen.

Case Discussion

Lipoma should be differentiated from liposarcoma.

Poorly defined, Inhomogeneous attenuation with soft tissue component and calcifications within fatty mass. Evidence of invasion and infiltrations are CT features of liposarcoma.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.