Massive osteolipoma of the skull.
Osteolipoma is a very rare condition, and only a few cases affecting the head were found in the literature. None can be compared with the giant lesion of the side of the head developing in the left temporo-parietal region of an 8-year-old boy from Central Africa. Under a huge lipoma, an irregular bony mass was found. Contouring resection was performed with an uneventful recovery. Technique and pathology are discussed.
Marchac
Daniel
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Craniofacial Unit, Hôpital Necker-Enfants-Malades, 130 Rue de la Pompe, 75116, Paris, France.
Arnaud
Eric
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D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008067:Lipoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D009999:Ossification, Heterotopic / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D012888:Skull Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome