Anterior abdominal wall lipoma

Case contributed by Heba Majdi Abu khalaf
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

The patient is known to have an extremity neurofibroma, presented with abdominal wall swelling for 5 months duration.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

This is a well-encapsulated elliptical isoechoic lesion to fat echogenicity with internal strands and no color Doppler flow seen in the anterior abdominal wall, superficial to the rectus muscle.

Case Discussion

A hypoechoic mass mirroring the subcutaneous fat with a thin hyperechoic capsule, which is consistent with a lipoma.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.