Interhemispheric lipoma connected to subcutaneous lipoma via lipomatous stalk

Curtis A. Given, Tanya M. Fields, Thomas Pittman

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Abstract

Lipomas are rare intracranial lesions and are generally thought to be asymptomatic. The vast majority of intracranial lipomas are viewed as incidental findings on imaging studies and treated conservatively. Intracranial lipomas are frequently accompanied by additional intracranial congenital malformations, but only rarely has an association with subcutaneous lipomas been described. We report an infant with a subgaleal lipoma in the region of the anterior fontanelle connected to a large interhemispheric (pericallosal) lipoma via a tiny lipomatous stalk. Because of this association, infants who present with a subcutaneous lipoma of the scalp might be considered for MR imaging to evaluate for an intracranial component.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1110-1112
Number of pages3
JournalPediatric Radiology
Volume35
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2005

Keywords

  • Interhemispheric lipoma
  • Intracranial lesions
  • Subcutaneous lipoma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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