Author/Authors :
Castaneda Martinez, Adriana Ivette Department of Orthopedics and Orthopedic Oncology - University of Padova, Padova, Italy , Pala, Elisa Department of Orthopedics and Orthopedic Oncology - University of Padova, Padova, Italy , Cappellesso, Rocco Department of Medicine - University of Padova, Padova, Italy , Trovarelli, Giulia Department of Orthopedics and Orthopedic Oncology - University of Padova, Padova, Italy , Ruggieri, Pietro Department of Orthopedics and Orthopedic Oncology - University of Padova, Padova, Italy
Abstract :
An intraosseous lipoma is considered one of the rarest primary bone tumors. The etiology of this lesion remains unclear; many lesions are asymptomatic and appear only as incidental findings during routine radiographic evaluations. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of intraosseous lipomas can help to establish a diagnosis and to stage the neoplasm. This is a case report of a 53-year old man with a rare intraosseous lipoma of the patella. (www.actabiomedica.it)
