Abstract
Deep-seated intramuscular lipomas are rare, and most exhibit an infiltrating behavior. This study reports serial radiographs of a lipoma in chest wall muscles which penetrated the intercostal muscle for a 6-year period. Although this lipoma did not involve the parietal pleura, it compressed lung. To the authors' knowledge, the present study is the first report to show the growth of a deep-seated chest wall lipoma into the thoracic cavity through serial radiographs. We consider the surgical treatment is needed before deep-seated intramuscular chest wall lipoma compress intrathoracic structures.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | E493-E495 |
Journal | Journal of Thoracic Disease |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Chest wall
- Thoracic surgery
- Tumor
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine