Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
2007 May;40(5):395-397.
Chest Wall Lipoblastoma in a Nineteen-months-old Boy: A case report
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Korea. cskpark@hanmail.net
- 2Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kangnam St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Korea.
Abstract
- Lipoblastoma is a rare benign mesenchymal tumor that occurs primarily in infancy and childhood. There are two types of lipoblastoma: focal or diffuse (lipoblastomatosis). This is typically located in the extremities, and less frequently in the trunk, head and neck, and the retroperitoneum. Lipoblastoma is a tumor with a good prognosis with no reported metastasis, despite of its potential for local invasion, local recurrence and rapid growth. Complete surgical resection is essential for treatment, and long term follow up is needed.
