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Paraspinal hibernoma: Grand Round presentation of a rare benign adipocytic tumor

Authors: Soufiane Ghailane, Houssam Bouloussa, Sandra Fauquier, Caroline Ziadé, Olivier Gille

Published in: European Spine Journal | Issue 4/2018

Abstract

Introduction

We report an uncommon case of paraspinal hibernoma with a T12–L1 foraminal extension and discuss the potential differential diagnoses of paraspinal adipocytic tumors.

Materials and methods

A 32-year-old woman consulted our department with a right subscapular and paraspinal mass. There was no associated neurological deficit. The MRI revealed a paraspinal adipocytic tumor with a T12–L1 right foraminal extension. Percutaneous biopsy suggested a diagnosis of hibernoma.

Results

Hibernoma is a rare and benign adipocytic tumor arising from embryologic remnants of brown fat. Specific MRI findings are discussed to differentiate hibernoma from other soft-tissue tumors. A planned marginal resection was undertaken with the final histopathology confirming the diagnosis of hibernoma.

Conclusion

Based on the Grand Round case and relevant literature, we discuss a rare case of paraspinal hibernoma with a foraminal component and no recurrence at 3-year follow-up.

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Title: Paraspinal hibernoma: Grand Round presentation of a rare benign adipocytic tumor
Authors: Soufiane Ghailane
Houssam Bouloussa
Sandra Fauquier
Caroline Ziadé
Olivier Gille
Publication date: 01-04-2018
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Spine Journal / Issue 4/2018
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-017-5124-5

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Paraspinal hibernoma: Grand Round presentation of a rare benign adipocytic tumor

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

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