[Intrathoracic lipoma].
A case of intrathoracic lipoma is presented. The radiographic signs of fatty tumours of the thorax are nonspecific. CT is helpful in the diagnosis and follow-up of this rare benign tumour. CT shows the exact location of the tumour and its characteristics. An attenuation coefficient of -140 to -70 HU is characteristic for the tumour and, if the tumor is asymptomatic, conservative management with careful follow-up is justified.
Mortensen
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SS
Røntgenafdelingen, Centralsygehuset Naestved.
Andersen
T
T
von der Recke
P O
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Basse
P N
PN
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008067:Lipoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013899:Thoracic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed