The tip of the iceberg: a giant pelvic atypical lipoma presenting as a sciatic hernia
2006
A Case of Atypical Lipoma Presenting as a Sciatic Hernia
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Skipworth Richard JE, Smith Graeme HM, Stewart Ken J, Anderson David N
Primary Institution: Department of General Surgery, St. John's Hospital at Howden, Livingston, NHS Lothian
Conclusion
A gluteal mass may indicate a sciatic hernia, but in this case, it was an atypical lipoma.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a large, reducible gluteal mass that was surgically removed.
- Pathological examination confirmed it was an atypical lipomatous tumor.
- The patient has remained free from recurrence for two years post-surgery.
Takeaway
A woman had a big lump on her butt that turned out to be a rare type of fat tumor instead of a hernia. After surgery, she is doing well.
Methodology
The tumor was surgically removed through an abdomino-perineal approach after imaging confirmed its nature.
Limitations
The case report is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 36-year-old woman.
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