An anterior neck lipoma mimicking thyroid swelling: a case report.

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Introduction

Lipoma arises from adipose cells which are benign, mesenchymal tumor. They can be present all over the body and around 13% are located in head and neck region, but rarely occurs in the anterior aspect of the neck.

Case report

25-year-old woman presented with swelling in the anterior part of neck. The swelling clinically resembled a thyroid swelling. But on evaluation, turned out to be a lipoma. Surgical excision of the swelling was done.

Conclusion

Lipoma presenting in the anterior part of neck is rare. It usually mimics a thyroid swelling Evaluation with imaging and Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) leads to proper diagnosis and helps in appropriate intervention.