Right proximal tibia post-traumatic lipoma following a jogging fall.

Oxf Med Case Reports

Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, 15 Karnjanavanich Road, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand.

Published: July 2024

This case report describes a 70-year-old woman who presented with a lump at the right knee. She had had a fall while jogging two years previously, followed by the development of a painless mass at the injury site. The mass had gradually increased in size over time. At presentation the physical examination revealed a soft, ill-defined mass, and magnetic resonance imaging confirmed a well-circumscribed subcutaneous soft tissue mass consistent with a lipoma. Given the asymptomatic nature and well-defined characteristics of the mass, the patient opted for conservative management with observation. This case highlights the importance of considering post-traumatic lipoma in the differential diagnosis of soft tissue masses, particularly in patients with a history of trauma. Such masses should be regularly monitored to allow timely intervention if indicated.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11232454PMC
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