Subgaleal lipoma

Case contributed by Ayush Goel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Small immobile lump in the left occipital region

Patient Data

Age: 8 years
Gender: Female
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24 x 4 mm fatty subgaleal lipoma in the left occipital region.

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Case Discussion

Subgaleal lipomas are firm and immobile (c.f. other lipomas which show slip sign on palpation).

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