Case Report of Giant Breast Lipoma

Authors

  • Uche E Eni Department of Surgery, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.
  • Maradona Ehikioya Isikhuemen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v20i1.468

Keywords:

Giant lipoma, breast asymmetry, benign

Abstract

Background: Lipomas are benign tumours of adipose tissue. It can occur in any part of the body where there are abundant fatty tissues, including the breast.  Huge breast lipoma is an unusual finding. Diagnosis can be suggested from clinical examination and fine needle aspiration cytology, but usually confirmed on histology.

Case Representation: We present a case of huge left breast lipoma in a 20year old female. She presented with complaint of unilateral swelling of her left breast with associated asymmetry. Clinical examination suggested huge left breast lipoma. Fine needle aspiration cytology done was in keeping with breast lipoma. Patient had surgical excision of breast mass which was confirmed to be lipoma on histology. The rarity of this condition and the satisfactory outcome of complete excision and breast reconstruction prompted this report.

Conclusion: Huge breast lipoma is uncommon. Surgical excision with histologic confirmation of diagnosis is adequate treatment.

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Published

2020-08-21

How to Cite

Eni, U. E., & Isikhuemen, M. E. (2020). Case Report of Giant Breast Lipoma. The Nigerian Health Journal, 20(1), 36–40. https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v20i1.468

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