[2 cases of thyroid lipoma]

Ann Pathol. 1985;5(4-5):283-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Report of two cases of thyro-lipoma, a rare variety of adenoma containing fat cells. Only five cases have been reported. Embryogenic or metaplasic origin of the adipose tissue is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue / embryology
  • Adipose Tissue / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lipoma / embryology
  • Lipoma / pathology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Thyroid Neoplasms / embryology
  • Thyroid Neoplasms / pathology*