Lipoma arborescens in a 22-year-old male: A case report
This case report underscores the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges associated with LA in a young patient, highlighting the importance of considering LA in differential diagnoses of acute knee swelling, especially when initial evaluations are inconclusive. Through a combination of imaging, arthroscopic intervention, and histopathological confirmation, this case illustrates an effective approach for accurately diagnosing and managing LA. By documenting this atypical presentation in a young adult, this report contributes to the limited literature on LA in younger populations, aiming to enhance clinical awareness and guide future cases involving similar joint lesions.
Authors
- Zeping Jiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5843-6575)
- Ling Ding (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3208-2528)
- Mingyang Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9789-2935)
- Qilong Nie
Institutions
- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Foshan Hospital of TCM (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicine
- Published
- 2024-12-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000040801
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.41