Pleural lipomatosis: An often-forgotten intrathoracic tumor
Lipomas are benign mesenchymal neoplasms that arise from adipocytes. Most lipomas are found in the subcutaneous tissue; however, they can be present throughout the body. Lipomas arising from the thoracic pleura are exceptionally rare, with only approximately 20 cases ever reported in the literature....
Main Authors: | Cameron P. Worden, BS, Steven A. Svoboda, BS, Evelyn M. Garcia, MD |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-07-01
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Series: | Radiology Case Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043320301175 |
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