atypical lipoma
a·typ·i·cal li·po·ma
lipoma, occurring primarily in older men on the posterior neck, shoulders, and back, which is benign but microscopically atypical, containing giant cells with multiple overlapping nuclei forming a circle.
Synonym(s): pleomorphic lipoma
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atypical lipomatous tumour
A well-circumscribed, low-grade malignancy which arises in deep soft tissue of extremities, retroperitoneum, and groin, for which the term “well-differentiated liposarcoma” is increasingly preferred. As a general rule, the deeper the tumour, the more likely it is to recur.Management Complete excision is curative.
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a·typ·i·cal li·po·ma
(ā-tip'i-kăl li-pō'mă)Lesion, occurring primarily in older men on the posterior neck, shoulders, and back, which is benign but microscopically atypical, containing giant cells with multiple overlapping nuclei forming a circle.
Synonym(s): pleomorphic lipoma.
Synonym(s): pleomorphic lipoma.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
a·typ·i·cal li·po·ma
(ā-tip'i-kăl li-pō'mă)Lesion, occurring primarily in older men on the posterior neck, shoulders, and back, which is benign but microscopically atypical, containing giant cells with multiple overlapping nuclei forming a circle.
Synonym(s): pleomorphic lipoma.
Synonym(s): pleomorphic lipoma.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012