Spindle Cell Lipoma with Prominent Verocay Bodies: A Potential Diagnostic Pitfall

Abstract

Spindle cell lipoma is a benign lipomatous neoplasm that tends to occur near the upper back, or posterior neck of adult males. The tumor has characteristic histology with variably cellular spindle cell areas surrounding mature adipose tissue. With the classic clinical history diagnosis is usually straight forward. However, the location and or histology may not always be so classic, in which case immunohistochemical stains may be helpful. We present a case of spindle cell lipoma with prominent Verocay bodies and a review of the literature to draw attention to possible diagnostic pitfalls.

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