Massive intrathoracic lipoma: a report of two cases, one being congenital

Author:

Tamatey Martin N1,Sereboe Lawrence A2,Tettey Mark M2,Entsua-Mensah Kow1,Gyan Baffoe1,Gyasi Richard K3

Affiliation:

1. Senior Specialist Cardiothoracic Surgeon, National Cardiothoracic Centre, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana

2. Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, and Senior Lecturer, National Cardiothoracic Centre, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana

3. Professor of Pathology, Department of Pathology, University of Ghana Medical School, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana

Abstract

Massive intrathoracic lipomas are uncommon. Few cases have been reported worldwide. We report two cases, one of which was congenital. They were managed by thoracotomy and complete excision, with excellent outcomes.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Infectious Diseases,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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