Hibernoma: A benign lipomatous tumor mimicking liposarcoma

YALNIZ E., ALICIOĞLU B., ÖZ PUYAN F.

Journal of B.U.ON., cilt.13, sa.1, ss.127-129, 2008 (Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 13 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2008
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of B.U.ON.
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.127-129
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Benign, Diagnosis, Hibemoma, Magnetic resonance imaging, Soft tissue tumor
  • Trakya Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Hibernoma is a rare, benign, slow-growing soft tissue tumor. It was named after its resemblance to the brown fat found in hibernating animals. Due to its rich vascularity and magnetic resonance appearance, this tumor may mimic a liposarcoma before tissue diagnosis. Complete resection with meticulous hemostasis is enough for treatment. Malignant potential has not been demonstrated. Herein we present a case of hibernoma arising from the left groin in a young man. The clinical presentation, radiographic and histopathologic features of this rare benign soft tissue tumor are presented. This tumor is clinically important because it is indistinguishable from malignant lesions. © 2008 Zerbinis Medical Publications.