Paediatric Mesenteric Lipoblastoma: A Remarkable Rarity

Lipoblastoma accounts for 5-30% of paediatric soft-tissue tumours. It is a rare tumour originating from embryonic fat cells, mainly affecting infants and young children. While it is commonly found in the extremities, it can occur anywhere in the body. We reported a case of a 2-year-old boy with mesenteric lipoblastoma presenting with a 3-month history of abdominal distension and discomfort. Computed tomography (CT) scans of the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis revealed a large lobulated intraabdominal mass with fat components, diagnosed as mesenteric lipoblastoma. The patient underwent successful laparotomy, tumour excision, bowel resection and primary anastomosis. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of lipoblastoma. Post-operative recovery was uneventful.