Giant cubital fossa lipoma mimicking haematoma following vascular access: a case report and review of literature.

Abstract

Lipomas are the most common type of mesenchymal tumours, but giant lipomas of the upper extremities are rare. This tumour is slow growing and a rapid growth should herald suspicion of malignancy or a slit in the fascia that abruptly protrude a deep sited lipoma following a trigger. Objectives: To highlight traumatic vascular access precipitating a rapid growing cubital lipoma that mimicked a haematoma and review of existing literature. To highlight traumatic vascular access precipitating a rapid growing cubital lipoma that mimicked a haematoma and review of existing literature. Methods: Data on clinical, operative and laboratory findings of a 26 year old female were reviewed and followed, after noticing a progressive swelling subsequent to vascular access. Results: A lipoma measuring 8cm x 5cm x 4cm was excised from the cubital fossa for a rapid growing swelling after eventful vascular access. Conclusion: A rare case of venepuncture as a likely trigger of the giant cubital fossa lipoma and this awaken attention to regular refresher training on vascular access as a recommendation.