## Abstract Hibernomas are rare tumors of fat which are most often benign. Arteriographic findings may be misleading with respect to the diagnosis of malignancy preoperatively. These uncommon tumors may be confused prior to surgery with lipomas, soft tissue sarcomas, and hemangiomas.
Intrathoracic hibernoma: Report of two cases
โ Scribed by Hertoghs, M.; Van Schil, P.; Rutsaert, Roger; Van Marck, E.; Vallaeys, J.
- Book ID
- 119320066
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 2009
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 643 KB
- Volume
- 64
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0169-5002
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