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Lipoblastoma in Child
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Lipoblastoma in Child

Contributors: Craig N. Burkhart MD, Dean Morrell MD, Lowell A. Goldsmith MD, MPH
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Synopsis

Lipoblastoma is a term used to describe encapsulated, soft subcutaneous neoplasms of immature fat, while lipoblastomatosis is a term used to describe unencapsulated and more infiltrating lesions. They are tumors of infancy primarily affecting neonates and infants. Males are affected twice as often as females. The most common locations are the extremities, trunk, and face. Parents usually notice a soft, subcutaneous or deep, mobile, soft tissue mass that can range in size from 1-12 cm on the extremity of a neonate or infant. Lipoblastomas are easily treated by complete excision and rarely recur because they are encapsulated, but lipoblastomatosis has a higher incidence of recurrence given its diffuse nature.

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ICD10CM:
D17.9 – Benign lipomatous neoplasm, unspecified

SNOMEDCT:
400102008 – Lipoblastoma

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Last Updated:12/16/2021
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Lipoblastoma in Child
A medical illustration showing key findings of Lipoblastoma : Tumor
Clinical image of Lipoblastoma - imageId=2453572. Click to open in gallery.  caption: 'A palmar subcutaneous mass with overlying erythema and surgical scars. Note also the increased girth of the forearm.'
A palmar subcutaneous mass with overlying erythema and surgical scars. Note also the increased girth of the forearm.
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