A Diagnostic Dilema: Intra Abdominal Lipoma Presenting as a Metastatic Breast Cancer-A Case Report

Encapsulated mesenchymal tumours, or lipomas, can develop in any part of the body at any age. However, intra-abdominal lipomas are uncommon and typically develop in children. Adult cases of intra abdominal lipomas are extremely rare. Most cases have no symptoms and are incidentally discovered. Patients may occasionally exhibit nonspecific to severe symptoms due to complications. Here, we describe a case of an intra-abdominal lipoma in patient of Breast Cancer post treatment which was in the lesser peritoneal sac measuring approximately 36x17x10cm that nearly occupied the upper half of the abdominal cavity without any specific symptoms or source of origin This case highlights the importance of considering benign diagnoses, even in patients with a history of cancer, and the role of imaging and biopsy in resolving a diagnostic dilemma when large intra-abdominal tumours occur in such patients.

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Journal of Clinical Case Studies Reviews & Reports
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2024-12-28
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https://doi.org/10.47363/jccsr/2024(6)340
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Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
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A Diagnostic Dilema: Intra Abdominal Lipoma Presenting as a Metastatic Breast Cancer-A Case Report

Harshit Shah, Anil Heroor, Hitesh Singhavi, Sai Trinadh Gunda
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A Diagnostic Dilema: Intra Abdominal Lipoma Presenting as a Metastatic Breast Cancer-A Case Report

Harshit Shah, Anil Heroor, Hitesh Singhavi, Sai Trinadh Gunda
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Abstract

Encapsulated mesenchymal tumours, or lipomas, can develop in any part of the body at any age. However, intra-abdominal lipomas are uncommon and typically develop in children. Adult cases of intra abdominal lipomas are extremely rare. Most cases have no symptoms and are incidentally discovered. Patients may occasionally exhibit nonspecific to severe symptoms due to complications. Here, we describe a case of an intra-abdominal lipoma in patient of Breast Cancer post treatment which was in the lesser peritoneal sac measuring approximately 36x17x10cm that nearly occupied the upper half of the abdominal cavity without any specific symptoms or source of origin This case highlights the importance of considering benign diagnoses, even in patients with a history of cancer, and the role of imaging and biopsy in resolving a diagnostic dilemma when large intra-abdominal tumours occur in such patients.

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