Lipofibromatosis arising in a right labiocrural fold in a 14-month-old female: a case report study with a 3-year follow-up

• Published in: Journal of surgical case reports Vol. 2024; no. 1; p. rjad728
• Main Authors: Zvizdic, Zlatan, Milisic, Emir, Bilalovic, Nurija, Ibisevic, Nermina, Bukvic, Melika, Vranic, Semir
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Oxford University Press 03-01-2024
• Subjects: Case Report; histopathology; diagnosis; lipofibromatosis; children; surgery
• ISSN: 2042-8812; 2042-8812
• DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjad728

Abstract
Lipofibromatosis (LF) is a rare benign fibrofatty tumor of infancy and childhood with a predilection for distal extremities, poor margination, and a high local recurrence rate. We report a toddler who presented with an LF involving her right labiocrural fold. Imaging showed a soft tissue mass extending through the right labiocrural fold with possible infiltration into the underlying muscles. The mass was excised entirely, preserving adjacent structures. The histopathologic report revealed the mass to be LF. A 3-year follow-up revealed no disease recurrence. No other cases of LF in this localization have been presented in the literature. Despite its rarity, LF should be considered in diagnosing soft tissue neoplasms in children. Accurate diagnosis and proper surgical management with complete resection are essential to reduce the postoperative recurrence risk.