Successful removal of the largest reported intrathoracic lipoma with bilateral extension: a case report

Successful removal of the largest reported intrathoracic lipoma with bilateral extension: a case report

Abstract Background Unlike subcutaneous lipomas, thoracic cavity lipomas are extremely rare and can develop to be quite large without causing any symptoms. However, managing massive lipoma that involves both chest cavities is usually challenging, especially when considering the approach for excision...

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Main Authors: S. M. Tajdit Rahman, Md. Faizul Islam, S. M. Zakirullah Rasha, Abdur Rahim, Tania Binte Ghani Elora, A. K. M. Razzaque
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
Lipoma
Intrathoracic lipoma
Giant
Bilateral
Median sternotomy
Case report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-022-01954-z

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