KROK 1 2012 – Question 113 · KROK (Medicine) · Pathomorphology
Examination of a 55 year old woman revealed under the skin of submandibular area a movable slowly growing pasty formation with distinct borders 1,0x0,7 cm large. Histological examination revealed lipocytes that form segments of different forms and sizes separated from each other by thin layers of connective tissue with vessels. What is the most probable diagnosis?
- A. Lipoma
- B. Angioma
- C. Fibrosarcoma
- D. Liposarcoma
- E. Fibroma
Hint
Name the tissue of origin from the cells described, then use the slow growth, mobility and sharp borders to judge whether the tumour is benign or malignant.
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