Left supraclavicular lipoma associated with the brachial plexus trunks. Case report
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Lipoma, Brachial Plexus Neuropathies, SurgeryAbstract
Introduction: Lipomas are the most common soft tissue tumors. However, its location in the brachial plexus is extremely rare. Clinically, they can be manifested by insidious compressive symptoms since they are involving the nerve structures and the treatment is surgical resection in indicated cases.
Materials and methods: The case of a 56-year-old patient with progressive edema of the left upper limb, episodic paresthesias, and weight sensation of two years of evolution is reported. Magnetic resonance imaging documented the presence of a 6 x 8 cm encapsulated mass located in the topography of the trunks and divisions of the left brachial plexus in intimate contact with the subclavian vessels. The treatment performed and literature review are described.
Conclusion: Lipomas associated with the brachial plexus trunks are rare benign entities with progressive growth that can cause compressive sensory and motor symptoms. Surgical treatment is a safe therapeutic option when is performed by a trained surgeon due to the risk of nerve injury during surgical resection of the mass.
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