Abstract
Lipoblastomas are rare benign mesenchymal tumors comprised primarily mature adipocytes,
which are most commonly found in infants and children younger than 3 years. They are
usually found in the extremities, trunk, head, neck, and retroperitoneum, although
cases occurring in the scrotum have been reported. Due to its rarity, there is a relative
paucity of literature describing its imaging and management. We present a rare case
of a scrotal lipoblastoma, and discuss the current imaging strategies to differentiate
this adipocytic tumor from other more common paratesticular masses, including aggressive
neoplasms such as rhabdomyosarcomas. Knowledge of the radiological appearance of lipoblastoma
can provide the correct diagnosis and prevent unnecessary orchiectomy.
Keywords
adipocytic tumor - lipoblastoma - mesenchymal tumors - paratesticular mass - rhabdomyosarcoma
