A case of a migrating pleural lipoma: The beginning of a thoracolith?

Ji Sung Han; Ji Yung Choo; Ki Yeol Lee; Seung Heon Lee; Young Sik Kim

doi:10.1016/j.clinimag.2014.12.013

A case of a migrating pleural lipoma: The beginning of a thoracolith?

Ji Sung Han, Ji Yung Choo, Ki Yeol Lee, Seung Heon Lee, Young Sik Kim

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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
Pages (from-to)	516-519
Number of pages	4
Journal	Clinical Imaging
Volume	39
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinimag.2014.12.013
Publication status	Published - 2015 May 1
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Lipoma
Migration
Pleura
Thoracolith

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Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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