Ann Dermatol.  2017 Feb;29(1):100-101. 10.5021/ad.2017.29.1.100.

Lymphocele after Lipoma Removal in Inner Thigh

• Lee JW
• Ahn JW
• Han G
• Kwon SH
• Jeon J
• Seo SH

• KMID: 2368037
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2017.29.1.100

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Lipoma*
Lymphocele*
Thigh*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) Initial finding for a spontaneously appeared non-tender subcutaneous nodule on left inner thigh and (B) after ten sessions of intra-lesional steroid injection. (C) Cystic nodular lesion recurred within a week after total excision. (D) Serial follow-up after compression for a month.

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  Fig. 2 (A) The wall is formed by fibrous tissue, no epithelial lining, suggesting pseudocyst (H&E, ×100). (B) Dilated lymphatic channels with flat endothelium (D2-40, ×100).

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