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Lipoma CT

Introduction

Overview

Overview

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

CT Scan

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

Examples of CT Findings for Lipoma

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

References

References

↑ 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.
↑ Case courtesy of Dr Domenico Nicoletti, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 49137

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