Ossifying parosteal lipoma of the thoracic spine: a case report and review of literature

Introduction: Lipomas are derived from the mesodermal germ layer and are frequently encountered in adults, and account for almost 50% of all soft tissue tumors. Lipomas are classified based on their component tissues and location. A rare subtype, ossifying parosteal lipoma, accounts for 0.3% of all...

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Main Authors: Zin W. Myint, Robert D. Chow, Lu Wang, Pauline M. Chou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2015-02-01
Series:Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
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Online Access:http://www.jchimp.net/index.php/jchimp/article/view/26013/pdf_13