Recurrent giant intermuscular lipoma of thigh

Abstract

Lipomas are ubiquitous tumors which can occur anywhere in the body. They are usually small-sized, but giant lipomas are rare. This report presents a female with a recurrent large swelling over the posteromedial aspect of the right thigh. Investigations revealed a giant intermuscular lipoma for which excision was done in toto safeguarding vital structures.

Keywords

• angiolipoma
• giant lipoma
• recurrent lipoma