Abstract
Lipoblastomatosis is a rare benign tumor of mesenchymal origin that is seen primarily in the pediatric age group. Its usual location is in the head and extremities, and its presence in other regions may create diagnostic controversy. We present an infant with a perineal mass initially diagnosed as a perianal abscess. Following incision and drainage, two additional surgical interventions were necessary for radical excision of the tumor, which is known for its tendency to recur.
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Shoshany, G., Ben-Arieh, Y., Hayari, L. et al. Benign lipoblastomatosis of the perineum presenting as a perianal abscess in an infant. Pediatr Surg Int 10, 379–380 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00182230
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