Lipoblastoma on the posterior side of the neck

Lipoblastoma is a rare benign pediatric tumor derived from embryonic fat, and only two cases of lipoblastoma located on the posterior side of the neck have been reported in the literature. Here, we present the third case of posterior neck lipoblastoma in a 13-month-old healthy girl, who prese...

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Main Authors: Stefanos Gardikis, Katerina Kambouri, Aggelos Tsalkidis, Athanasios Chatzimicael, George Vaos
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Language:English
Published: Hacettepe University Institute of Child Health 2009-06-01
Series:The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
Online Access:https://turkjpediatr.org/article/view/2302
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author Stefanos Gardikis
Katerina Kambouri
Aggelos Tsalkidis
Athanasios Chatzimicael
George Vaos
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description Lipoblastoma is a rare benign pediatric tumor derived from embryonic fat, and only two cases of lipoblastoma located on the posterior side of the neck have been reported in the literature. Here, we present the third case of posterior neck lipoblastoma in a 13-month-old healthy girl, who presented with a firm, posterior cervical mass. The tumor was completely resected following ultrasonography, computerized tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging evaluations. Histological examination of the resected tissue showed the typical characteristics of lipoblastoma. The child's postoperative progress was uneventful and no recurrence was observed 27 months after the operation. The clinical manifestations, radiologic and histopathologic findings, and treatment of this lesion are discussed.
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spelling doaj-art-c709b3ac4999493192a4e2ea7fd70d692025-08-20T02:55:39ZengHacettepe University Institute of Child HealthThe Turkish Journal of Pediatrics0041-43012791-64212009-06-01513Lipoblastoma on the posterior side of the neckStefanos Gardikis0Katerina KambouriAggelos TsalkidisAthanasios ChatzimicaelGeorge VaosDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis University Hospital, Alexandroupolis, Greece. Lipoblastoma is a rare benign pediatric tumor derived from embryonic fat, and only two cases of lipoblastoma located on the posterior side of the neck have been reported in the literature. Here, we present the third case of posterior neck lipoblastoma in a 13-month-old healthy girl, who presented with a firm, posterior cervical mass. The tumor was completely resected following ultrasonography, computerized tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging evaluations. Histological examination of the resected tissue showed the typical characteristics of lipoblastoma. The child's postoperative progress was uneventful and no recurrence was observed 27 months after the operation. The clinical manifestations, radiologic and histopathologic findings, and treatment of this lesion are discussed. https://turkjpediatr.org/article/view/2302
spellingShingle Stefanos Gardikis
Katerina Kambouri
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Athanasios Chatzimicael
George Vaos
Lipoblastoma on the posterior side of the neck
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title Lipoblastoma on the posterior side of the neck
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