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Intramuscular Lipoma of the Sternocleidomastoid Muscle: A Rare Entity Revisited.
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Clinical Pathology . 6/10/2024, p1-5. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Intramuscular lipomas, typically found in subcutaneous tissue, rarely affect deeper muscular planes, especially those of the head and neck region. The following are 3 cases of intramuscular lipomas involving the sternocleidomastoid muscle. The first 2 patients presented with painless, palpable masses confirmed by diagnostic imaging as well-circumscribed intramuscular lipomas. One was treated surgically, while the other was managed conservatively with monitoring and close follow-up. The third patient reported dysphagia associated with occasional dyspnea and mild pain. The mass was identified as infiltrative lipoma and was resected surgically. Complete tumor removal with no recurrence at 6 months was observed for the first and last cases. The second case was serially followed at 3 and 6 months with no interval changes. We report the largest case series on intramuscular lipomas of the sternocleidomastoid muscle to enhance our understanding of this rare entity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2632010X
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Clinical Pathology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177799195
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/2632010X241260200