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ArticleBMC pediatrics2026

Lipoblastoma of the head and neck in children: a single-institution study.

Yanzhen Li, Ge Zhang, Nian Sun, Qiaoyin Liu, Xuexi Zhang, Zhiyong Liu, Jialu Wang, Xin Ni, Shengcai Wang

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Yanzhen Li *Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Ge Zhang *Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Nian SunDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Qiaoyin LiuDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Xuexi ZhangDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Zhiyong LiuDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Jialu WangDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Xin NiDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China. nixin@bch.com.cn.
Shengcai WangDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China. wsc820329@163.com.

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Abstract

objectiveLipoblastoma is a rare benign tumour, with a higher recurrence rate in the head and neck region owing to complex anatomy. The study summarizes the clinical features, surgical risks, and complications of paediatric lipoblastoma in various anatomical domains of the head and neck, aiming to improve diagnosis and management.

methodsA retrospective review was conducted on children who were treated for lipoblastoma of the head and neck between 2016 and 2023. Data assessed included location, demographics, clinical presentation, imaging, treatment, complications, recurrence, and follow-up.

resultsA total of 32 patients with lipoblastoma were retrospectively analyzed. These lipoblastomas located in the face (n = 2, 6.3%), nuchal region (n = 3, 9.4%), anterior neck (n = 6, 18.8%), lateral neck (n = 1, 3.1%), parapharyngeal region (n = 6, 18.8%), cervicomediastinal region (n = 4, 12.5%), and cervicoscapular-axillary region (n = 10, 31.3%). Complete resection was achieved in twenty-four cases. Residual lesions were confirmed in eight patients (25.0%). During a mean follow-up of 64.2 months, residual lesions regressed in two patients, remained stable in four, and progressed in two parapharyngeal cases that required secondary surgery via a transcervical approach. No recurrence was observed after complete resection.

conclusionA location-based approach aids in understanding surgical risk and prognosis in pediatric head and neck lipoblastoma. Given the benign nature and favorable outcomes, maximal safe resection with preservation of critical neurovascular structures is recommended. Complete excision may be technically challenging in deep head and neck spaces, and careful surgical planning is essential.

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Head and Neck NeoplasmsLipoblastomaAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInfantMaleNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalRetrospective StudiesHead and neckLipoblastomaPaediatric

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PMID42249336
PMCPMC13471301

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