J Korean Soc Spine Surg.  2006 Dec;13(4):306-310.

Hibernoma in Psoas Muscle: A Case Report

• Ha JW
• Kim HS
• Park JO
• Chung JY
• Pyo JY
• Moon ES

Abstract

Hibernoma is a rare benign tumor of a brown fat origin with hypervascularity. Although the magnetic resonance imaging features resemble a liposarcoma, its malignant potential is unknown. A complete local excision with meticulous hemostasis is the treatment of choice. We present a case of hibernoma in the psoas muscle with a review of the relevant literature.

Keyword

Psoas muscle; Hibernoma; Benign tumor

MeSH Terms

Adipose Tissue, Brown
Hemostasis
Lipoma*
Liposarcoma
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Psoas Muscles*

Figure

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  Fig. 1. On computed tomography, about 4 × 4 cm sized, lobu-ated and multiseptated fatty mass was noted in right psoas muscle area extending over T12 to L2 vertebra. The mass showed an increased attenuation compared with subcutaneous fat, and decreased attenuation compared with muscle.

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  Fig. 2. On preoperative MR imaging, a well marginated and lobulated mass was found on posterior aspect of right kidney being contiguous to right psoas muscle. (A) On T1 weighted imaging, the signal intensity of the mass was intermediate between those of skeletal muscle and subcutaneous fat. (B) On T2 weighted imaging, the mass was heterogenous with somewhat increased signal intensity.

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  Fig. 3. On PET scan, there was significantly increased FDG uptake on the mass. However there was no increased uptake in other parts of the body indicating metastasis.

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  Fig. 4. Preoperative angiography showed a hypervascular mass being fed from branch vessels of 1-2, 2-3, 3-4 lumbar artery. Preoperative embolization was performed for the prevention of intraoperative massive bleeing and extra-compartmental contamination in case of malignancy.

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  Fig. 5. On gross examination, the mass was about 7 × 4.5 × 4 cm sized and encapsulated with rubbery hard consistency. On serical sections, the cut surface showed multi-lobulation with intervening streaks.

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  Fig. 6. Histologically, the mass showed a mixture of brown and white adipose cells and was divided into lobules by well vascularized connective tissue. The brown adipose cells are characterized by polygonal, multivacuolated cells with abundant, granular cytoplasm and small, central nucleus.(H-E stain, x100)

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