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Subcutaneous Midline Nasal Mass in an Infant due to an Intramuscular Lipoma

Authors :
Jonathan M. Grischkan
Peter Baker
Esteban Fernandez Faith
D O Jessica Vincent
Source :
Pediatric Dermatology. 34:e135-e136
Publication Year :
2017
Publisher :
Wiley, 2017.

Abstract

Intramuscular lipomas are rare, benign, mesenchymal tumors occurring deep in the fascia, typically involving large muscle groups in adults. We report a case of an intramuscular lipoma occurring as a subcutaneous midline nasal mass in a 3-month-old infant. The differential diagnosis of a midline mass on the glabella of an infant is important and should include developmental anomalies such as nasal glioma, nasal dermoid cyst, and encephalocele, so neuroimaging is an essential first step in evaluating these lesions to exclude intracranial extension.

Details

ISSN :
07368046
Volume :
34
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Pediatric Dermatology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....f09ef8053fc07842afa4082d4f6ca35b