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DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1772822
An Account of a Giant Adolescent Vulvar Lipoma
Abstract
Though they are commonly known as “universal tumors,” lipomas are rarely found in the vulva. In this report, we discuss the case of a 15-year-old girl who presented with an enormous (26.5 × 21.5 × 6.5 cm) left labial swelling that had been progressively enlarging for a year and had led to extensive distortion of the vulvar anatomy. Following imaging, surgical excision with vulvar reconstruction was performed focusing on esthesis and function. Pathological examination confirmed the clinical and radiological diagnosis of a lipoma. The patient is doing clinically well at 1 year of follow-up with significant improvement in her academic performance and self-esteem.
Implications and Contributions
Given the importance of esthesis and functionality in the world today, we present the case of the largest vulvar lipoma documented in the literature, summarizing the presentation, workup, recommended management, and proposed etiology of the condition.
Patient Consent
Informed written patient consent was taken as personal details and clinical photographs have been included.
Publication History
Article published online:
28 August 2023
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