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* [[CT scan]] can also differentiate a lipoma from [[liposarcoma]]. | * [[CT scan]] can also differentiate a lipoma from [[liposarcoma]]. | ||
==Examples of CT Findings for Lipoma== | ==Examples of CT Findings for Lipoma== | ||
[[File:Colonic-lipomas.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Bulky pedunculated lipomas protruding into the lumen of the colon | [[File:Colonic-lipomas.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Bulky pedunculated lipomas protruding into the lumen of the colon<ref>Case courtesy of Dr Domenico Nicoletti, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 49137</ref>]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:52, 22 November 2019
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sahar Memar Montazerin, M.D.[2]
Overview
On CT, the lipoma is seen as a well-delineated mass with absorption density characteristic of fatty tissue.
CT Scan
- CT scan is useful in diagnosing lipomas.
- On CT, the lipoma is seen as a well-delineated mass with absorption density characteristic of fatty tissue.[1]
- Intussuscepted lipoma can also be seen.
- CT scan can also differentiate a lipoma from liposarcoma.