Intrathoracic lipoma
Mortensen, S.S.; Andersen, T.; von der Recke, P.O.; Basse, P.N.
Ugeskrift for Laeger 162(31): 4150-4151
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0041-5782 PMID: 10962916 Document Number: 516122
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.