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Neurolipoma of the Fallopian Tube - The First Reported Case

Year 2025, Volume: 8 Issue: 2, 82 - 84, 28.08.2025

Abstract

Lipomas are rarely seen in the fallopian tube localization. Neurolipoma is a variant of lipoma and contains fibroadipose tissue surrounding and infiltrating the nerves. The aim of this presentation is to discuss a case of neurolipoma with an unusual localization with the literature. In this article, a case of neurolipoma incidentally detected in the fallopian tube of a 64-year-old woman who applied with complaints of postmenopausal uterine bleeding is presented. According to our current literature knowledge, our case is the first reported case of neurolipoma in the female genital system. Considering the risk of liposarcoma in large lipomatous tumors, histopathological examination is necessary for diagnosis.

Ethical Statement

Due to the retrospective nature of the study, institutional approval was obtained for the review of patient files, and additional consent was not obtained from the patients. An informed consent form was obtained for the surgical procedure performed prior to the study in all patients included, and it is available in their hospital archive files.

Supporting Institution

No financial support was received in the preparation of this study. We have no conflicts of interest.

References

  • 1. Iqbal B, Kambale T, Mushtaq I. Neurolipoma: A rare entity.J Clin Sci. 2014; 11: 55-56.
  • 2. Willinger ML, Henig A, Intravia JM, Ramirez DC, Edelman MC, Kenan S. Neurolipoma of the digit. Hum Pathol Rep. 2023; 31: 300685.
  • 3. Toms AP, Anastakis D, Bleakney RR, Marshall TJ. Lipofibromatous hamartoma of the upper extremity: A review of the radiologic findings for 15 patients. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2006; 186: 805-811.
  • 4. Goldblum JR, Weiss SW, Folpe LA. Enzinger’s Textbook of Soft Tissue Tumors. 5th ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2008: 460-461.
  • 5. Monappa V, Reddy NM, Pai MV. Bilateral Fallopian tube lipomas: A rare encounter for pathologists. Int J Health Sci Res. 2015; 5: 737-739.
  • 6. Akbulut M, Bir F, Yildirim B, Akman H. Lipoma of the fallopian tube. Aegean Pathol J. 2005; 2: 1-3.
  • 7. Barraza-Silva J, Berebichez-Fridman R, Corona-Cobian LE, Bernal-López LM, Álvarez-San Martín R. Lipofibromatous hamartoma of a digital branch of the median nerve: A case report and review of literature. Clin Case Rep. 2021; 9: e04728.
  • 8. Giannini C, Reynolds C, Leavitt J, et al. Choristoma of the optic nerve: case report. Neurosurgery. 2002; 50: 1125- 1128.
  • 9. Madani H, EL Ghazzal A, Ait Benali H, Shimi M. Digital neurolipoma: A case report. Int Arch Orthop Surg. 2024; 7: 038.

Fallop Tüpü Nörolipomasi - Karşılaşılan İlk Olgu

Year 2025, Volume: 8 Issue: 2, 82 - 84, 28.08.2025

Abstract

Lipomlar, fallop tüpü lokalizasyonunda nadiren görünür. Nörolipoma, lipomanın bir varyantıdır ve sinirleri çevreleyen ve onu infiltre eden fibroadipöz doku içerir. Bu sunumun amacı sıra dışı yerleşim gösteren bir nörolipoma olgusunun literatür eşliğinde tartışılmasıdır. Bu yazıda postmenopozal uterin kanama şikayetleriyle başvuran 64 yaşındaki bir kadın hastada, fallop tüpünde tesadüfen saptanan nörolipoma olgusu sunulmuştur. Güncel literatür bilgilerimize göre, olgumuz kadın genital sisteminde bildirilen ilk nörolipoma olgusudur. Büyük lipomatöz tümörlerde liposarkom riski göz önüne alındığında, histopatolojik inceleme tanı için gereklidir.

Ethical Statement

Çalışmanın geriye dönük olması dolayısıyla hastaların dosyaları taranmasında kurum izni alınmış olup, hastalardan ayrıca izin alınmamıştır. Çalışmaya dâhil edilen tüm hastalarda çalışma öncesinde yapılmış olan cerrahi işlem için bilgilendirilmiş onam formu alınmış olup hastane arşivindeki dosyalarında mevcuttur.

Supporting Institution

Çalışmanın hazırlanmasında herhangi bir finansal destek alınmamıştır. Herhangi bir çıkar çatışmamız yoktur.

References

  • 1. Iqbal B, Kambale T, Mushtaq I. Neurolipoma: A rare entity.J Clin Sci. 2014; 11: 55-56.
  • 2. Willinger ML, Henig A, Intravia JM, Ramirez DC, Edelman MC, Kenan S. Neurolipoma of the digit. Hum Pathol Rep. 2023; 31: 300685.
  • 3. Toms AP, Anastakis D, Bleakney RR, Marshall TJ. Lipofibromatous hamartoma of the upper extremity: A review of the radiologic findings for 15 patients. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2006; 186: 805-811.
  • 4. Goldblum JR, Weiss SW, Folpe LA. Enzinger’s Textbook of Soft Tissue Tumors. 5th ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2008: 460-461.
  • 5. Monappa V, Reddy NM, Pai MV. Bilateral Fallopian tube lipomas: A rare encounter for pathologists. Int J Health Sci Res. 2015; 5: 737-739.
  • 6. Akbulut M, Bir F, Yildirim B, Akman H. Lipoma of the fallopian tube. Aegean Pathol J. 2005; 2: 1-3.
  • 7. Barraza-Silva J, Berebichez-Fridman R, Corona-Cobian LE, Bernal-López LM, Álvarez-San Martín R. Lipofibromatous hamartoma of a digital branch of the median nerve: A case report and review of literature. Clin Case Rep. 2021; 9: e04728.
  • 8. Giannini C, Reynolds C, Leavitt J, et al. Choristoma of the optic nerve: case report. Neurosurgery. 2002; 50: 1125- 1128.
  • 9. Madani H, EL Ghazzal A, Ait Benali H, Shimi M. Digital neurolipoma: A case report. Int Arch Orthop Surg. 2024; 7: 038.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Pathology
Journal Section Case Report
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Ebru Kayra Yildirim 0000-0001-9059-4196

Publication Date August 28, 2025
Submission Date February 24, 2025
Acceptance Date July 9, 2025
Published in Issue Year 2025 Volume: 8 Issue: 2

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EndNote Kayra Yildirim E (August 1, 2025) Neurolipoma of the Fallopian Tube - The First Reported Case. Ege Tıp Bilimleri Dergisi 8 2 82–84.

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