Intrathoracic lipomas demonstrated by computed tomography

Izzettin Bari Y., Fuat Kalyoncu A., Aydiner A., Gülekon N., Eryilmaz M., Toros Selcuk Z., ...Daha Fazla

Respiration, cilt.57, sa.2, ss.77-80, 1990 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 57 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 1990
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1159/000195824
  • Dergi Adı: Respiration
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.77-80
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Coelomic cyst, Computed tomography, Fatty tumours of the thorax, Lipoma
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Nine cases of intrathoracic lipoma are reported. Computed tomography (CT) proved to be helpful in the diagnosis and management of these cases. The attenuations of the masses ranged from -70 to -140 Hounsfield units (HU). In 4 cases, needle biopsies were taken, confirming lipoma with mature fat cells. One patient also had a coelomic cyst with an attenuation of 20 HU, which was confirmed at thoracotomy. Another had an atypical lipoma which infiltrated the thoracic wall but was benign. In conclusion, we recommend investigation with CT scan for the diagnosis of lipoma. © 1990 S. Karger AG, Basel.