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Spindle cell lipoma (SCL), first described by Enzinger and Harvey in 1975, is a benign lesion similar to a pleomorphic lipoma. It is a rare type of lipoma that contains spindle cells and grows mostly in the subcutaneous tissues, but purely dermal tumors may also occur. It is reported in about 1.5% of all lipomatous tumors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spindle cell lipoma often develops in the back, shoulder, and posterior neck. However, there have been reported cases of its occurrence at other sites albeit, rarely. They are usually well-circumscribed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Spindle cell lipoma as their name suggests, contains bland spindle cells, a varying mixture of mature adipocytes, and ropy collagen fibers. Histologically, there are two variants:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Most spindle cell lipomas occur in adults between the ages of 40 and 60. Although men between the ages of 45 to 70 are more affected. The incidence in men and individuals assigned as male at birth is higher than in women and individuals assigned female at birth (less than 10% of cases occur in women). In people 20 years and below, the condition is rarely recorded.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Research also suggests that genetic mutations in individuals and possible inheritance for biological parents may predispose an individual to the occurrence of spindle cell lipoma.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Diagnosis of spindle cell lipoma is done through blood work<\/a>, cytology, histology, and cytogenetics. It is also important to consider the clinical signs on presentation to the hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cytology is done via fine needle aspiration<\/a>. The results may be as characteristic of histology. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Predisposition and Causes of Spindle Cell Lipoma<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Clinical Signs and Symptoms<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Diagnosis of Spindle Cell Lipoma<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n