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Hibernoma.

Authors :
Yim, Annabella C. K.
Sheikh, Adnan
Dharmadhikari, Rahul
Gravel, Denis
Rakhra, Kawan
Di Primio, Gina
Schweitzer, Mark E.
Source :
Bulletin of the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases; 2012, Vol. 70 Issue 4, p283-287, 5p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Hibernoma is an uncommon, benign tumor of brown fat origin. The distribution of this tumor originally was described as following the location of persistent brown,[at within the subcutaneous tissue of the thorax (especially the periscapular and interscapular regions), neck, axilla, shoulder; and retroperitoneum. Recently, hibernoma was described as being most common in the thigh. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19369719
Volume :
70
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Bulletin of the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
84508000