Abstract
Lipomas can be encountered almost anywhere in the body, yet they are rare in the pleural space of the thorax. However, they have been typically described as pleural-based fatty masses. We present a rare case of a pleural lipoma that changed its location on follow-up images. Migration and rotation of the lesion were investigated using chest computed tomography. A pathologic examination demonstrated extensive calcification and fat necrosis. The findings in this case support a mechanism of development of thoracolith.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 516-519 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Clinical Imaging |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 May 1 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2015 Elsevier Inc.
Keywords
- Lipoma
- Migration
- Pleura
- Thoracolith
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging