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A giant retropharyngeal space lipoma: a case report and review of the literature

  • By

  • Takashi Koike

  • Ryo Takagi

  • Kosei Mori

  • Kengo Kanai

  • Yoshihiro Watanabe

  • Mitsuhiro Okano

  • Yoshihiro Noguchi

  • Yuichiro Hayashi

  • Mina Komuta

  • Yorihisa Imanishi

  • June 24, 2026

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    Retropharyngeal lipoma (RPL) is a rare benign mesenchymal tumor that can grow significantly without symptoms, complicating diagnosis.

  • 2

    A 55-year-old male presented with mild dyspnea, dysphagia, and neck swelling, leading to the diagnosis of a giant RPL measuring 140 × 110 mm.

  • 3

    Imaging confirmed the diagnosis of RPL, showing a well-circumscribed, non-enhanced fat density mass in the retropharyngeal space.

  • 4

    Surgical resection of the giant RPL was performed via transcervical approach with prophylactic tracheostomy, and the tumor weighed 240 g.

  • 5

    Postoperative recovery was successful, with normalization of oral intake and resolution of symptoms within two months.

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A giant retropharyngeal space lipoma: a case report and review of the literature

  • by Takashi Koike, Ryo Takagi, Kosei Mori, Kengo Kanai, Yoshihiro Watanabe, Mitsuhiro Okano, Yoshihiro Noguchi, Yuichiro Hayashi, Mina Komuta, Yorihisa Imanishi

  • June 24, 2026

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