Infiltrating lipoma

Infiltrating lipoma

Definition

A benign tumor, composed of lobules of mature adipocytes, that penetrates the surrounding tissue from which it arises. There is usually a higher local recurrence rate when compared with non-infiltrating lipomas.

Also known as intramuscular lipoma, intramuscular lipoma (morphologic abnormality) — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Musculature Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Skeletal muscle Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0