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Eur J Pediatr Surg 2010; 20(3): 201-203
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1241864
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1241864
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Lipoblastoma in the Masticator Space of an Infant
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Publication Date:
28 October 2009 (online)
Introduction
Lipoblastomas are rare, benign tumors that occur from a proliferation of lipoblasts in infancy and early childhood. The most common anatomical sites are the extremities, trunk, and head and neck [1] [2]. Lipoblastomas are benign but can grow rapidly causing symptoms by impingement [1] [2] [3] [4]. We present a case of lipoblastoma of the masticator space in a 17-month-old infant which is the first described in the literature.
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Dr. Farhad ArdeshirpourMD
University of Minnesota Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery
Otolaryngology
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