Research & Literature

Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization for MDM2 Amplification as a Routine Ancillary Diagnostic Tool for Suspected Well-Differentiated and Dedifferentiated Liposarcomas: Experience at a Tertiary Center.

Thway K, Wang J, Swansbury J, et al.

Sarcoma 2015; (2015()):812089 doi:10.1155/2015/812089.

Soft tissue sarcoma in France in 2015: Epidemiology, classification and organization of clinical care.

Honoré C, Méeus P, Stoeckle E, Bonvalot S

Journal of visceral surgery 2015; (152(4)):223-30.

Biopsy and the diagnostic evaluation of musculoskeletal tumours: critical but often missed in the 21st century.

Trieu J, Sinnathamby M, Di Bella C, et al.

ANZ journal of surgery 2016; (86(3)):133-8 doi:10.1111/ans.13251.

Spectrum of Fat-containing Soft-Tissue Masses at MR Imaging: The Common, the Uncommon, the Characteristic, and the Sometimes Confusing.

Gupta P, Potti TA, Wuertzer SD, et al.

Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc 2016; (36(3)):753-66 doi:10.1148/rg.2016150133.

Lymphatic Function in the Early Postoperative Period of Breast Cancer Has No Short-Term Clinical Impact.

de Oliveira MM, Sarian LO, Gurgel MS, et al.

Lymphatic research and biology 2016; (14(4)):220-225 doi:10.1089/lrb.2015.0048.

Clinical outcome in patients with peripherally-sited atypical lipomatous tumours and dedifferentiated liposarcoma.

Kalimuthu SN, Tilley C, Forbes G, et al.

The journal of pathology. Clinical research 2015; (1(2)):106-12 doi:10.1002/cjp2.12.

Automated Bright-Field Dual-Color In Situ Hybridization for MDM2: Interobserver Reproducibility and Correlation With Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization in a Series of Soft Tissue Consults.

Zhang G, Lanigan CP, Goldblum JR, et al.

Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine 2016; (140(10)):1111-5 doi:10.5858/arpa.2015-0249-OA.

Non-Radiographic Risk Factors Differentiating Atypical Lipomatous Tumors from Lipomas.

Bird JE, Morse LJ, Feng L, et al.

Frontiers in oncology 2016; (6()):197 doi:10.3389/fonc.2016.00197.

Accessory Axillary Breast Excision with Liposuction Using Minimal Incision: A Preliminary Report.

Hwang SB, Choi BS, Byun GY, et al.

Aesthetic plastic surgery 2017; (41(1)):10-18 doi:10.1007/s00266-016-0729-3.

Imaging of fatty tumors: appearance of subcutaneous lipomas in optoacoustic images.

Buehler A, Diot G, Volz T, et al.

Journal of biophotonics 2017; (10(8)):983-989 doi:10.1002/jbio.201600274.

Axillary ectopic lobular carcinoma of breast: two rare case reports.

Conversi A, Meggiorini ML, Fino P, et al.

European review for medical and pharmacological sciences 2017; (21(18)):4124-4128.

Lipomas of the Brachial Plexus: A Case Series and Review of the Literature.

Graf A, Yang K, King D, et al.

Hand (New York, N.Y.) 2019; (14(3)):333-338 doi:10.1177/1558944717735946.

Adipocyte size variability in benign and malignant lipomatous tumors and morphologic mimics: a quantitative definition using digital pathology.

Bean GR, Wen KW, Horvai AE

Human pathology 2018; (72()):52-58 doi:10.1016/j.humpath.2017.10.030.

[A Case of HER2 Positive Occult Breast Cancer Presenting as Swollen Axillary Lymph Nodes].

Ishiba T, Oda G, Nakagawa T, et al.

Gan to kagaku ryoho. Cancer & chemotherapy 2018; (45(3)):533-535.

Sonographic Appearance of Soft Tissue Lipomas.

Vivitmongkonchai K, Wangcharoenrung D, Kintarak J

Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet 2016; (99 Suppl 4()):S69-74.

Surgical patients' perspectives on nurses' education on post-operative care and follow up in Northern Ghana.

Atinyagrika Adugbire B, Aziato L

BMC nursing 2018; (17()):29 doi:10.1186/s12912-018-0299-6.

Lipomatous Soft-tissue Tumors.

Johnson CN, Ha AS, Chen E, Davidson D

The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2018; (26(22)):779-788 doi:10.5435/JAAOS-D-17-00045.

Lipoma of the Neck.

Temelkova I, Wollina U, Di Nardo V, Tchernev G

Open access Macedonian journal of medical sciences 2018; (6(10)):1875-1877 doi:10.3889/oamjms.2018.430.

MDM2 RNA In Situ Hybridization for the Diagnosis of Atypical Lipomatous Tumor: A Study Evaluating DNA, RNA, and Protein Expression.

Kulkarni AS, Wojcik JB, Chougule A, et al.

The American journal of surgical pathology 2019; (43(4)):446-454 doi:10.1097/PAS.0000000000001199.

Well-differentiated liposarcoma and dedifferentiated liposarcoma: An updated review.

Thway K

Seminars in diagnostic pathology 2019; (36(2)):112-121 doi:10.1053/j.semdp.2019.02.006.

Differentiating atypical lipomatous tumors from lipomas with magnetic resonance imaging: a comparison with MDM2 gene amplification status.

Knebel C, Neumann J, Schwaiger BJ, et al.

BMC cancer 2019; (19(1)):309 doi:10.1186/s12885-019-5524-5.

Coexistence of steatocystoma multiplex and hidradenitis suppurativa: Assessment of this unique association by means of ultrasonography and Color Doppler.

Zussino M, Nazzaro G, Moltrasio C, Marzano AV

Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI) 2019; (25(6)):877-880 doi:10.1111/srt.12751.

Overview of epidermoid cyst.

Hoang VT, Trinh CT, Nguyen CH, et al.

European journal of radiology open 2019; (6()):291-301 doi:10.1016/j.ejro.2019.08.003.

Immediate and Delayed Reconstruction after Excision of Axillary Hidradenitis Suppurativa Using a Propeller Flap.

Elboraey MA, Alali AB, Alkandari QA

Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open 2019; (7(8)):e2387 doi:10.1097/GOX.0000000000002387.

Distribution of intramuscular giant lipomas in the functional compartments of the forearm: a report of 12 cases.

Capkin S, Cavit A, Yilmaz K, Kaleli T

Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, plastische Chirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Handchirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Mikrochirurgie der Peripheren Nerven und Gefasse : Organ der V... 2020; (52(4)):361-367 doi:10.1055/a-0946-0453.

Surgical management of lipomas: Proposal of the Z-incision design and surgical algorithm based on tumor size.

Won JH, Hur K, Ohn J, Mun JH

Dermatologic therapy 2020; (33(1)):e13151 doi:10.1111/dth.13151.

Lipomatous Soft Tissue Masses: Challenging the Paradigm of Routine Preoperative Biopsy.

McClintock NC, Satyananda V, Dauphine C, et al.

The Journal of surgical research 2020; (247()):103-107 doi:10.1016/j.jss.2019.10.037.

Qualitative evaluation of MRI features of lipoma and atypical lipomatous tumor: results from a multicenter study.

Nardo L, Abdelhafez YG, Acquafredda F, et al.

Skeletal radiology 2020; (49(6)):1005-1014 doi:10.1007/s00256-020-03372-5.

Lymph Node Imaging in Patients with Primary Breast Cancer: Concurrent Diagnostic Tools.

Marino MA, Avendano D, Zapata P, et al.

The oncologist 2020; (25(2)):e231-e242 doi:10.1634/theoncologist.2019-0427.

Ultrasonography of Pediatric Superficial Soft Tissue Tumors and Tumor-Like Lesions.

Kim HW, Yoo SY, Oh S, et al.

Korean journal of radiology 2020; (21(3)):341-355 doi:10.3348/kjr.2019.0343.

Comparison of early and delayed removal of dressing following primary closure of clean and contaminated surgical wounds: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Zhang T, Zhang F, Chen Z, Cheng X

Experimental and therapeutic medicine 2020; (19(5)):3219-3226 doi:10.3892/etm.2020.8591.

New molecular insights into the pathogenesis of lipoblastomas: clinicopathologic, immunohistochemical, and molecular analysis in pediatric cases.

Lopez-Nunez O, Alaggio R, Ranganathan S, et al.

Human pathology 2020; (104()):30-41 doi:10.1016/j.humpath.2020.07.016.

Discrimination of well-differentiated liposarcoma from benign lipoma on sonography: an uncontrolled retrospective study.

Shimamori N, Kishino T, Okabe N, et al.

Journal of medical ultrasonics (2001) 2020; (47(4)):617-623 doi:10.1007/s10396-020-01051-5.

Bilateral supernumerary axillary breasts: a case report.

Mazine K, Bouassria A, Elbouhaddouti H

The Pan African medical journal 2020; (36()):282 doi:10.11604/pamj.2020.36.282.20445.

Value of clinical, ultrasonographic and MRI signs as diagnostic differentiators of non-benign lipomatous tumours.

Khan K, Azzopardi E, Camilleri L, et al.

Scientific reports 2020; (10(1)):20756 doi:10.1038/s41598-020-77244-2.

Management of benign nerve sheath tumors of the brachial plexus: relevant diagnostic and surgical features. About a series of 17 patients (19 tumors) and review of the literature.

Dubuisson A, Reuter G, Kaschten B, et al.

Acta neurologica Belgica 2021; (121(1)):125-131 doi:10.1007/s13760-020-01560-7.

Quality of Histopathological Reporting in Breast Cancer: Results From Four South African Breast Units.

Toma A, O'Neil D, Joffe M, et al.

JCO global oncology 2021; (7()):72-80 doi:10.1200/GO.20.00402.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Caused by an Axillary Lipoma.

Patel RH, Sheth R, Hus N

Cureus 2020; (12(12)):e12280 doi:10.7759/cureus.12280.

The Application of Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy in the Diagnosis of Axillary Masses.

Huang CG, Li MZ, Wang SH, et al.

Acta cytologica 2021; (65(3)):213-219 doi:10.1159/000513149.

The recurrence of well-differentiated liposarcoma from benign giant intramuscular lipoma: A case (CARE-compliant) report.

Lee YJ, Cha WJ, Kim Y, Oh DY

Medicine 2021; (100(6)):e24711 doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000024711.

Effectiveness and safety of the improved mini-incision surgery for osmidrosis treatment.

Zhang P, Li D, Li L, Pan S

Journal of cosmetic dermatology 2021; (20(12)):3986-3990 doi:10.1111/jocd.14061.

Axillary lymphadenopathy at the time of COVID-19 vaccination: ten recommendations from the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI).

Schiaffino S, Pinker K, Magni V, et al.

Insights into imaging 2021; (12(1)):119 doi:10.1186/s13244-021-01062-x.

Diagnosis strategy of adipocytic soft-tissue tumors in adults: a consensus from European experts.

Moulin B, Messiou C, Crombe A, et al.

European journal of surgical oncology : the journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology 2022; (48(3)):518-525 doi:10.1016/j.ejso.2021.10.009.

Do contrast-enhanced and advanced MRI sequences improve diagnostic accuracy for indeterminate lipomatous tumors?

Shannon BA, Ahlawat S, Morris CD, et al.

La Radiologia medica 2022; (127(1)):90-99 doi:10.1007/s11547-021-01420-1.

Giant epidermal inclusion cyst of the axilla: a case report with diagnostic ultrasound imaging features.

Lee JY

Radiology case reports 2022; (17(1)):64-67 doi:10.1016/j.radcr.2021.10.007.

Management of adipose tumors in the limbs.

Le Nail LR, Crenn V, Rosset P, Ropars M

Orthopaedics & traumatology, surgery & research : OTSR 2022; (108(1S)):103162 doi:10.1016/j.otsr.2021.103162.

Case report: Axilla fibroadenoma - An atypical presentation.

Virji SN, Vohra LM, Abidi SS, Idrees R

Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) 2022; (80()):104295 doi:10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104295.

Fibroadenoma in axillary accessory breast tissue: a case report.

Yefter ET, Shibiru YA

Journal of medical case reports 2022; (16(1)):341 doi:10.1186/s13256-022-03540-2.

Upper extremity mass with lipomatous axillary involvement and multiple level encasement of the brachial plexus.

Moorefield AK, Singhal V

Radiology case reports 2022; (17(12)):4893-4898 doi:10.1016/j.radcr.2022.08.100.

The lipoma-like hibernoma: A case report of a rare entity.

Elafram R, Khessairi N, Romdhane MB, et al.

Radiology case reports 2023; (18(1)):75-78 doi:10.1016/j.radcr.2022.09.065.

MRI findings to differentiate musculoskeletal dedifferentiated liposarcoma from atypical lipomatous tumor.

Kawaguchi M, Kato H, Kobayashi K, et al.

La Radiologia medica 2022; (127(12)):1383-1389 doi:10.1007/s11547-022-01547-9.

Pectoralis minor syndrome.

Aktaş İ, Ünlü Özkan F

Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation 2022; (68(4)):447-455 doi:10.5606/tftrd.2023.12037.

Ultrasound Detection of the Axillary Arch as a Cause of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Prospective Dissection-Controlled Cadaver Study.

Pruidze P, Rossmann T, Weninger JT, et al.

Ultrasound in medicine & biology 2023; (49(4)):946-950 doi:10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2022.11.016.

Seroma prevention with topical Abnobaviscum sclerotherapy following excision of giant cervical lipoma.

Choi JH, Choi SY, Hwang JH, et al.

Archives of craniofacial surgery 2023; (24(1)):10-17 doi:10.7181/acfs.2023.00017.

Recurrent 8q11-13 Aberrations Leading to PLAG1 Rearrangements, Including Novel Chimeras HNRNPA2B1::PLAG1 and SDCBP::PLAG1, in Lipomatous Tumors.

Panagopoulos I, Andersen K, Gorunova L, et al.

Cancer genomics & proteomics 2023; (20(2)):171-181 doi:10.21873/cgp.20372.

Ultrasonographic signs as predictors of metastatic involvement in the axillary lymph nodes in breast cancer patients: from minimal changes to the appearance of the pathological lymph node. A retrospective analysis.

Veverkova L, Koleckova M, Vomackova K, et al.

Biomedical papers of the Medical Faculty of the University Palacky, Olomouc, Czechoslovakia 2024; (168(3)):216-222 doi:10.5507/bp.2023.009.

Infiltrating Metastatic Ductal Carcinoma Initially Presenting as Axillary Lymph Node Metastases Diagnosed with PET/CT and MRI: Case Report and Brief Review of Occult Breast Carcinoma.

Sanchez-Casas ND, Gonzalez-Hermosillo LM, Mendoza-Lopez AC, et al.

Current medical imaging 2024; (20()):e150523216891 doi:10.2174/1573405620666230515090511.

Biology and Management of Deep-seated Atypical Lipomatous Tumor of the Extremities.

Nishio J, Nakayama S, Chijiiwa Y, Aoki M

Anticancer research 2023; (43(10)):4295-4301 doi:10.21873/anticanres.16624.

Low local recurrence rates following marginal surgical resection of non-coelomic Atypical Lipomatous Tumours/Well-differentiated Liposarcomas.

Sivarajah G, Snow H, Wilkinson MJ, et al.

European journal of surgical oncology : the journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology 2024; (50(1)):107301 doi:10.1016/j.ejso.2023.107301.

Soft tissue tumor imaging in adults: European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology-Guidelines 2023-overview, and primary local imaging: how and where?

Noebauer-Huhmann IM, Vanhoenacker FM, Vilanova JC, et al.

European radiology 2024; (34(7)):4427-4437 doi:10.1007/s00330-023-10425-5.

MDM2 FISH testing criteria in adipose tissue tumors with mature adipocytic morphology - A resection case-based study.

Li L, Yue P, Du Q, et al.

Pathology, research and practice 2024; (253()):155039 doi:10.1016/j.prp.2023.155039.

Atypical lipomatous tumor/well differentiated liposarcoma and related mimics with updates. When is molecular testing most cost-effective, necessary, and indicated?

Kilpatrick SE

Human pathology 2024; (147()):82-91 doi:10.1016/j.humpath.2023.12.005.

Imaging of COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Axillary Lymphadenopathy: Initial Outcomes Based on US Features of Axillary Lymph Nodes.

Ahn RW, Porembka JH, Mootz AR, et al.

Journal of breast imaging 2023; (5(2)):135-147 doi:10.1093/jbi/wbac091.

Benign Phyllodes Tumor of Axillary Tail USG and Elastography Evaluation with Histopathological Correlation.

Reddy GSN, Phatak SV, Ganta P, Vadlamudi N

Journal of medical ultrasound 2024; (32(1)):86-88 doi:10.4103/jmu.jmu_58_22.

Ultrasound of palpable lesions: a pictorial review.

Awali M, Middleton WD, Daggumati L, et al.

Abdominal radiology (New York) 2024; (49(10)):3574-3598 doi:10.1007/s00261-024-04249-0.

Case report: a case report of excision of giant lipoma in the posterior neck.

Du A, Wang H, Dai J, et al.

Frontiers in oncology 2024; (14()):1395130 doi:10.3389/fonc.2024.1395130.

A network meta-analysis of the timing of wound dressing removal.

Hwang R, Crook DL, Allan CS, Sarkar S

Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 2025; (107(4)):235-241 doi:10.1308/rcsann.2023.0083.

Blunt Dissection of the Axillary Flap through Double Mini-Incisions on Both Sides of the Axilla to Prevent Postoperative Hematoma.

Yao Z, Zhu J, Peng M, et al.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery 2025; (155(5)):923e-927e doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000011731.

Accessory breast tissue-A matter for exigence!

Tomey VS, Shivsharan PS, Kalbande SS, Joshi MS

Journal of family medicine and primary care 2024; (13(9)):3926-3930 doi:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_69_24.

Low-Level MDM2 Amplification by FISH: An Institutional Experience With a Diagnostic Dilemma.

Naous R, Hegazy S

International journal of surgical pathology 2025; (33(4)):891-900 doi:10.1177/10668969241295353.

Management challenges of a giant retroperitoneal liposarcoma: A case report and review of the literature.

Mremi A, Macheku GS, Mondea AP, et al.

International journal of surgery case reports 2024; (125()):110629 doi:10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.110629.

Case Report: Giant axillary lipoma in an infant.

Ren H, Lv H, Wang C, et al.

Frontiers in pediatrics 2024; (12()):1485832 doi:10.3389/fped.2024.1485832.

"Enhancing Liposarcoma Prognosis - A New Predictive Scoring System Integrating Histopathological Insights".

Ciongariu AM, Țăpoi DA, Dumitru AV, et al.

Cancer management and research 2025; (17()):331-348 doi:10.2147/CMAR.S504889.

A Giant Humeral Parosteal Lipoma.

Mendes VF, Madeira J, Silva JS, et al.

Cureus 2025; (17(2)):e78401 doi:10.7759/cureus.78401.

Brachial Plexus Lipoma Causing Neurological Impairment: A Case Series and Systematic Review.

Dusseau NB, Khalafallah AM, Xu KY, et al.

Neurosurgery 2025; (97(3)):559-568 doi:10.1227/neu.0000000000003432.

Lipomatous Mass Effect on the Brachial Plexus: A Case Report.

Campos AO, Blatt D, Zahid R

Cureus 2025; (17(4)):e81751 doi:10.7759/cureus.81751.

Diagnostic work-up of lipomatous tumors: a decision-making analysis among European sarcoma centers.

Naimi A, Putora PM, Rothermundt C, et al.

Insights into imaging 2025; (16(1)):123 doi:10.1186/s13244-025-02012-7.

Thoracic outlet syndrome induced by extrathoracic giant lipoma: first case in the literature due to the atypical location.

Çiflik KB, Özdemir Çiflik B

Journal of cardiothoracic surgery 2025; (20(1)):292 doi:10.1186/s13019-025-03536-1.

Beyond the normal breast anatomy: A case of benign bilateral accessory breasts.

Lewis J, Mutindori C, Beohon B, et al.

SAGE open medical case reports 2025; (13()):2050313X251357051 doi:10.1177/2050313X251357051.

A rare case of fibrocystic disease in axillary accessory breast: a case report.

Aslam Dar DN, Aslam M

JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association.. 2025; (75(6)):981-983 doi:10.47391/JPMA.21350.

Minimal One-Quarter Incision and Four-Step (MOQIF) Excision Method for Subcutaneous Lipoma.

Oh SY, Eun S

Journal of clinical medicine 2026; (15(6)) doi:10.3390/jcm15062448.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Presenting With Unilateral Upper Extremity Venous Congestion: A Diagnostic Role for Dermatology.

Sayegh A, Fleshner L, Pereira F, et al.

Cureus 2026; (18(2)):e104409 doi:10.7759/cureus.104409.

[A case report of recurrent giant intermuscular lipoma in the temporal region].

Zhan L, Xu B, Bian P

Lin chuang er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Journal of clinical otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery 2026; (40(4)):408-411 doi:10.13201/j.issn.2096-7993.2026.04.014.

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the axilla clinically mimicking hidradenitis suppurativa.

Uysal N, Unal IH, Safalı M, et al.

Wounds : a compendium of clinical research and practice 2026; (38(6)):141-144 doi:10.25270/wnds/25102.

Accessory Breast Carcinoma Masquerading as a Sebaceous Cyst in a Breast Cancer Survivor: A Diagnostic Pitfall in Axillary Assessment.

Mok KYN, Lam PW

Cureus 2026; (18(7)):e113541 doi:10.7759/cureus.113541.

A Very Rare Case of Predominantly Well-Differentiated Primary Male Breast Liposarcoma With Focal Dedifferentiation and Histologically Confirmed Pectoral Muscle Invasion.

Yildiz MA, Gurbuz DC, Öz B, et al.

Cureus 2026; (18(9)):e115950 doi:10.7759/cureus.115950.

Fibrocystic disease within an axillary accessory breast (Kajava class IV): a case report.

Al-Ahmar R, Haj Osman O, Ghabreau L, Ayoub K

International journal of surgery case reports 2026; (138(10)):4280-4283 doi:10.1097/RC9.0000000000000937.