J Korean Med Sci.  2008 Aug;23(4):744-746. 10.3346/jkms.2008.23.4.744.

Large Vulvar Lipoma in an Adolescent: A Case Report

• Lee JH
• Chung SM

• KMID: 1785843
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2008.23.4.744

Abstract

Lipomas are the most common benign tumors of soft tissues. However, conventional lipomas have been reported only rarely as presenting in the vulva. We present a case of vulvar lipoma in a 17-yr-old woman, possibly caused by chronic intermittent irritation.

Keyword

Lipoma; Vulvar Neoplasms; Vulva; Adolescent

MeSH Terms

Adolescent
Female
Humans
Lipoma/diagnosis/*pathology/surgery
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Vulvar Neoplasms/diagnosis/*pathology/surgery

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Mass on the right labia majora.

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  Fig. 2 CT scan in the level of external genitalia reveals a lipomatous mass (arrow).

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  Fig. 3 The tumor consisted of mature adipocytes (*). Hematoxylin and Eosin staining, ×200.

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