Abstract
Lipomas are common benign fatty tumors that grow slowly. Giant lipomas, measuring more than 10 cm, are rare and sometimes may cause cosmetic concerns or be confused with malignant tumors. A 60-year-old woman presented to the surgery clinic with complaints of a painless swelling over her left flank that had gradually increased in size over 20 years. On examination, a 11 cm × 10cm × 6 cm mass was measured, which was soft, mobile, and non-tender. Ultrasonography showed an encapsulated fatty mass, and Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) confirmed a benign lipoma. A complete surgical excision of the lipoma was performed. Recovery was uneventful, and the patient was discharged on the second postoperative day. They are uncommon and may remain unnoticed for many years. Therefore, a careful examination is necessary to exclude malignancy. Complete excision of the benign lipoma is a safe and effective treatment modality with excellent outcomes and low risk of recurrence.
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