Subcutaneous lipoma - cervical region

Case contributed by Fakhry Mahmoud Ebouda
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Left neck swelling for a long time.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male

An elliptical shaped well defined encapsulated non-enhancing lesion of fat attenuation is noted in the subcutaneous region of the left lateral neck. It measures 3.8 x 1.4 x 4.7 cm in maximum AP, TR and CC dimensions respectively. No invasion of the nearby underlying muscles.

Case Discussion

CT findings are consistent with left lateral neck subcutaneous lipoma.

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