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