Lipoma is the most common type of benign soft tissue tumor and is composed of mature
adipose tissue. A neoplasm of adipose tissue with admixed mature bone and cartilage,
or osteochondrolipoma, is an extremely rare histologic variant. Most documented osteochondrolipomas
have occurred in the soft tissues of the head and neck related to the oral cavity,
and the tumor is seen involving the extremities. A fatty mass with nonlipomatous elements
can present a diagnostic challenge. We present a rare case of osteochondrolipoma involving
the wrist. The clinical presentation, radiographic images, histologic findings, and
treatment are discussed in this case report.
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Publication history
Published online: July 23, 2021
Accepted:
May 19,
2021
Received:
July 8,
2020
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