Myolipoma of Mesentery: A Case Report. (30th December 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kim, Hyun Sung; Kim, Suk; Kim, Kyungbin; Choi, Kyung Un; Kim, Joo Youn
• Other Names: Dobashi Y. Academic Editor.; Macarenco R. Academic Editor.; Pich A. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in pathology. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-12-30
• Subjects: Pathology -- Periodicals; Pathology; Pathology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.07
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/823823
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6781

Abstract

Abstract : Myolipomas are very rare benign lipomatous soft tissue tumors which are usually located in retroperitoneum, abdominal and pelvic cavity, and the abdominal wall. They can be diagnosed histologically by the presence of irregularly admixed mature adipose tissue and smooth muscle fibers. The correct diagnosis of myolipoma is important, because it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of fat-containing lesions of the soft tissue and should follow a benign clinical course despite its frequently large size and deep location. We report here a case of myolipoma arising in the mesentery of the jejunum.