Subcutaneous Midline Nasal Mass in an Infant due to an Intramuscular Lipoma.

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Pediatric dermatology

Abstract

Intramuscular lipomas are rare, benign, mesenchymal tumors occurring deep in the fascia, typically involving large muscle groups in adults. We report a case of an intramuscular lipoma occurring as a subcutaneous midline nasal mass in a 3-month-old infant. The differential diagnosis of a midline mass on the glabella of an infant is important and should include developmental anomalies such as nasal glioma, nasal dermoid cyst, and encephalocele, so neuroimaging is an essential first step in evaluating these lesions to exclude intracranial extension.

First Page

135

Last Page

135

DOI

10.1111/pde.13103

Publication Date

5-1-2017

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