Giant chondroid lipoma of the breast: A case report and literature review

Aloul,Adnan Al; Savga,Silviu; Diaconu,Camelia; Savu,Cornel; Stiru,Ovidiu; Dimitriu,Mihai; Balescu,Irina; Bacalbasa,Nicolae

doi:10.3892/etm.2021.10521

Giant chondroid lipoma of the breast: A case report and literature review

Authors:
- Adnan Al Aloul
- Silviu Savga
- Camelia Diaconu
- Cornel Savu
- Ovidiu Stiru
- Mihai Dimitriu
- Irina Balescu
- Nicolae Bacalbasa
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Affiliations: Department of Surgery, Ramnicu Sarat County Hospital, 125300 Ramnicu Sarat, Romania, Department of Internal Medicine, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania, Department of Thoracic Surgery, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania, Department of Visceral Surgery, ‘Ponderas’ Academic Hospital, 021188 Bucharest, Romania
Published online on: July 30, 2021 https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2021.10521
Article Number: 1087

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Abstract

Chondroid lipoma is a rare benign lesion affecting the breast, in which the diagnosis of malignancy is difficult to be excluded during preoperative studies. In this respect, a correct histopathological diagnosis is mandatory in order to avoid overdiagnosis and subsequently overtreatment. In the present study, the case of a 61‑year‑old patient who self‑referred for the development of a large tumor at the level of the left breast is reported. Biopsy raised the suspicion of a chondroid lipoma; thus, the patient was submitted to conservative surgery. The lesion was completely excised by performing a total mastectomy. The histopathological studies confirmed the presence of chondroid lipoma, with no signs of malignant transformation. At the 24‑month follow‑up interval no signs of recurrence were detected. In conclusion, although it may reach significant dimensions, giant chondroid lipoma of the breast is a benign lesion that may benefit from conservative treatment and does not recur.

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