Adenolipoma (thyrolipoma) of the thyroid gland report of two cases and review of literature.
Rare fat cell-containing adenomas (adenolipomas) found in the thyroid gland of two patients are presented. Previously documented cases are reviewed. An origin from embryonic rests for these tumours as for diffuse lipomatosis of the thyroid is discussed.
D000236:Adenoma / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D008875:Middle Aged; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*