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Lipoma CT

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sahar Memar Montazerin, M.D.[2]

Overview

On CT, the lipoma is seen as a well-delineated mass with absorption density characteristic of fatty tissue.

CT Scan

  • CT scan is useful in diagnosing lipomas.
  • On CT, the lipoma is seen as a well-delineated mass with absorption density characteristic of fatty tissue.[1]
  • Intussuscepted lipoma can also be seen.
  • CT scan can also differentiate a lipoma from liposarcoma.

Examples of CT Findings for Lipoma

Bulky pedunculated lipomas protruding into the lumen of the colon[2]

References

  1. Burt, Ashley M.; Huang, Brady K. (2017). “Imaging review of lipomatous musculoskeletal lesions”. SICOT-J. 3: 34. doi:10.1051/sicotj/2017015. ISSN 2426-8887.
  2. Case courtesy of Dr Domenico Nicoletti, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 49137


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