Lipoblastoma – A Rare Benign Immature Adipocytic Neoplasm

Abstract

Lipoblastoma is an uncommon fat-containing tumor of childhood having predilection for infants. Although it is benign in nature; even then, it can be locally aggressive. Clinical examination generally reveals painless, progressively increasing compressible swelling. Computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging along with specific clinical history clinches the diagnosis. Imaging is of paramount importance as it helps in differentiating it from it’s close mimickers, which include lipoma, liposarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma and teratoma. Early diagnosis with complete surgical resection is the management of choice.