Cellular angiolipoma: a case report and review of the literature

Cellular angiolipoma is a rare subtype of angiolipoma, with vascular density approaching 95%. This case report describes a 55-year-old female that presented for treatment of a mass in her left breast that had been tender to slightly painful on palpation for nearly 2 years The patient underwent surgi...

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Main Authors: Zhen Zhang, Li-Jun Peng, Yu-Jun Tong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2023-10-01
Series:Journal of International Medical Research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605231206290
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Summary:Cellular angiolipoma is a rare subtype of angiolipoma, with vascular density approaching 95%. This case report describes a 55-year-old female that presented for treatment of a mass in her left breast that had been tender to slightly painful on palpation for nearly 2 years The patient underwent surgical excision of the mass, which was pathologically confirmed as a cellular angiolipoma. As of the 3-year follow-up, the patient reported no recurrence of the lesion. It is important to report this case and refresh knowledge of this and similar lesions to raise awareness of this diagnosis and treatment and improve future management of cellular angiolipoma cases.
ISSN:1473-2300