Lipoblastoma of the Scalp in a Pediatric Patient
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F00216224%3A14110%2F25%3A00142784" target="_blank" >RIV/00216224:14110/25:00142784 - isvavai.cz</a>
Result on the web
<a href="https://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/2025/03000/lipoblastoma_of_the_scalp_in_a_pediatric_patient.75.aspx" target="_blank" >https://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/2025/03000/lipoblastoma_of_the_scalp_in_a_pediatric_patient.75.aspx</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000006632" target="_blank" >10.1097/GOX.0000000000006632</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Lipoblastoma of the Scalp in a Pediatric Patient
Original language description
:Lipoblastoma, a rare benign tumor composed of immature fat cells, typically arises in the first 3 years of life. Although commonly found in the extremities and trunk, occurrences on the scalp are exceedingly rare. We present a case report of a lipoblastoma located on the scalp of a 5-year-old female patient. The patient presented with a painless, gradually enlarging mass over a 6-month period. Clinical and radiological evaluation confirmed the presence of a well-defined, lobulated lesion with adipose density. Surgical excision was performed, and histopathologic examination revealed characteristic features of lipoblastoma, including lipoblast-like cells and lobules of adipose tissue, separated by fibrous connective tissue septae of varying thickness surrounded by a fibrocartilaginous capsule. To our knowledge, this is the fourth documented case of lipoblastoma originating in the scalp region in a pediatric patient. Given the rarity of lipoblastoma in this location, this case highlights the importance of considering lipoblastoma as a differential diagnosis when evaluating scalp masses in children. Awareness of atypical presentations and histopathologic features can aid in accurate diagnosis and appropriate management, which usually involves complete surgical resection. Further studies are warranted to explore the genetic and molecular underpinnings of these unique cases, contributing to a better understanding of the pathogenesis of lipoblastomas in various anatomical sites.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
30212 - Surgery
Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace
Others
Publication year
2025
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open
ISSN
2169-7574
e-ISSN
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Volume of the periodical
13
Issue of the periodical within the volume
3
Country of publishing house
US - UNITED STATES
Number of pages
3
Pages from-to
1-3
UT code for WoS article
001673665600001
EID of the result in the Scopus database
999