From Painless to Prominent: A Case of A Giant Neck Lipoma

Authors

  • Santiyamadhi Subramanyan Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus, 16150 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • Norsyamira Aida Mohamad Umbaik Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Pahang, 50586 Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Irfan Mohamad Hospital Pakar Universiti Sains Malaysia, Jalan Raja Perempuan Zainab II, 16150 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v24i4.85385

Keywords:

Lipoma; Giant; Head and neck; Excision

Abstract

Head and neck lipomas are rare, accounting for less than 5% of all lipomas. They typically present as slow-growing, painless masses but can pose diagnostic challenges due to their proximity to vital structures. We report a case of a 48-year-old female with a gradually enlarging mass in the right lateral neck region mimicking a goitre. Imaging confirmed a well-encapsulated lipoma, and surgical excision was performed. Histopathology verified its benign nature. While prognosis is generally excellent, infiltrating lipomas carry a risk of recurrence. This case highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis and timely surgical management of head and neck lipomas.

BJMS, Vol. 24 No. 04 October’25 Page : 1338-1340 

 

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Author Biographies

Santiyamadhi Subramanyan, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus, 16150 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia

 

 

Norsyamira Aida Mohamad Umbaik, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Pahang, 50586 Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

 

 

Irfan Mohamad, Hospital Pakar Universiti Sains Malaysia, Jalan Raja Perempuan Zainab II, 16150 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia

 

 

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Published

2025-11-02

How to Cite

Subramanyan, S., Mohamad Umbaik, N. A., & Mohamad, I. (2025). From Painless to Prominent: A Case of A Giant Neck Lipoma. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 24(4), 1338–1340. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v24i4.85385

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 4 (2025)

Section

Case Reports

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