Case Report
Painful Intramuscular Lipoma of the Thigh
Abstract
Intramuscular lipomas of the extremities are most often found in the thighs and shoulders. They are usually painless, but described herein is a case of extreme leg pain that was relieved when a lipoma in the thigh was identified and surgically resected.
Key Points
* Deep lipomas may be intermuscular or intramuscular.
* Diagnosis of these benign neoplasms is facilitated by magnetic resonance imaging.
* Most deep lipomas are painless, but severe pain can sometimes occur.
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