An abdominal giant lipoma that was surgically resected: case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Giant retroperitoneal lipomas are rare benign tumors that frequently present with nonspecific symptoms, leading to delayed diagnosis. This case highlights the importance of multidisciplinary evaluation and surgical management in treating large retroperitoneal masses.

Patient presentation

A 42-year-old woman presented with right lower abdominal distension and occasional nausea. Computed tomographic (CT) imaging revealed a massive retroperitoneal fat-containing lesion (22 cm × 9.8 cm × 31 cm) compressing adjacent organs. Surgical resection via a transrectus approach removed a 4.86-kg encapsulated lipoma. Postoperative recovery was uncomplicated, and pathology confirmed a benign lipoma.

Conclusions

Complete surgical excision remains the treatment of choice for

SUBMITTER: Fan J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12676285 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature