Surgical resection of a giant intramuscular lipoma of the biceps brachii: a case report and review of the literature

Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2022 Mar;142(3):373-379. doi: 10.1007/s00402-020-03614-0. Epub 2020 Oct 24.

Abstract

Lipomas are frequent benign soft-tissue tumors mainly located in the subcutis. Occasionally, subfascial or inter- or intramuscular lipomas are encountered. This case report describes the surgical management of a very rare giant intramuscular lipoma of the right biceps brachii muscle in a 71-year-old male patient. Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging as well as intraoperative photographs depict the complexity of this case and aid in the discussion about indications for surgery, as management guidelines of these deep-seated tumors are still inconsistent.

Keywords: Biceps brachii; Giant lipoma; Intramuscular lipoma; Lipoma; Soft tissue tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arm
  • Humans
  • Lipoma* / diagnostic imaging
  • Lipoma* / surgery
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Muscle, Skeletal / diagnostic imaging
  • Muscle, Skeletal / surgery
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms*