Lipomas are the most common type of soft tissue mesenchymal tumors. They are typically located subcutaneously and consist of mature fatty tissue. Intramuscular lipomas have been commonly investigated and categorized in the same group as other deep-seated and superficial lipomatous lesions. This article will summarize epidemiological, pathological and clinical features of intramuscular lipomas. Lipomas are benign mesenchymal tumors which are the most common type of soft tissue tumors.
Usually, they are localized superficially to the enclosing fascia in the subcutaneous tissues. However, lipomas may be localized deep under the enclosing fascia; these are called deep-seated lipomas. Intramuscular lipomas are deep-seated lipomas which originate within the muscle. Intramuscular lipomas have been commonly investigated and categorized in the same group as other deep-seated and superficial…
