The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
2009 , Vol 51 , Num 3
Lipoblastoma on the posterior side of the neck
Departments of Pediatric Surgery1,Pediatrics, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis University Hospital, Alexandroupolis, Greece2,
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.
Keywords :
adipose tumor, childhood, cervical, infant, lipoblastoma, posterior neck.