A Massive Posterior Neck Mass : Lipoma or Something More Sinister?
Joint Authors
Ryan, Matthew F.
Allen, Brandon
Source
International Journal of Microbiology
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-10-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Abstract EN
Lipomas are slow-growing benign soft-tissue tumors which are typically asymptomatic and occur in approximately 1% of the population.
A lipoma is considered to be of excessive size when it is greater than 10 cm in length (in any dimension) or weighs over 1000 g (Kransdorf (1995)).
We describe a case of a man presenting with a giant posterior neck mass which greatly reduced the sagittal range of cervical spine.
A discussion of the pathophysiology of lipomas and a literature review regarding giant lipomas versus malignancy follows.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ryan, Matthew F.& Allen, Brandon. 2013. A Massive Posterior Neck Mass : Lipoma or Something More Sinister?. International Journal of Microbiology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-454387
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ryan, Matthew F.& Allen, Brandon. A Massive Posterior Neck Mass : Lipoma or Something More Sinister?. International Journal of Microbiology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-454387
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ryan, Matthew F.& Allen, Brandon. A Massive Posterior Neck Mass : Lipoma or Something More Sinister?. International Journal of Microbiology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-454387
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-454387