A case report on atypical spindle cell lipomatous tumor: A rare entity.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Atypical spindle cell lipomatous tumor (ASPLT), a separate entity for the group of benign/low grade adipocytic neoplasm that is characterized by adipocyte adequacy and the presence of lipoblast-like cells and spindle cells at varying degrees.

Case presentation

Here, we report a rare case of 60 years old male with atypical spindle cell lipomatous tumor in the anterior abdominal wall.

Discussion

Histopathology is the gold standard for establishing the diagnosis and grade of soft tissue tumor and consistent radiology-pathology correlation is essential to avoid any diagnostic pitfalls [1]. Ultrasound is preferred as an initial investigation for superficially located lesions.

Conclusion

ASPLT show a wide variety of microscopic features, and differential

SUBMITTER: Bhattarai HB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9422173 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature