Acral lipoblastoma

Cutis. 2000 Apr;65(4):243-5.

Abstract

Lipoblastomas are rare, benign childhood tumors. We report a case of lipoblastoma on the heel of a 5-year-old girl who presented with a progressively enlarging, xanthoerythematous plaque. Surgical excision with follow-up for possible recurrence is the treatment of choice.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Foot Diseases / pathology*
  • Foot Diseases / surgery
  • Humans
  • Lipoma / pathology*
  • Lipoma / surgery
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / surgery