Hourglass-type intrathoracic lipoma resected with video-assisted thoracic surgery: A case report

Key Points

• The aim is to document the successful resection of an hourglass-type intrathoracic lipoma using video-assisted thoracic surgery.
• Conducted a percutaneous needle biopsy before surgery for initial diagnosis.
• Performed video-assisted thoracic surgery for tumor resection.
• Used intraoperative rapid pathological diagnosis to confirm benign fatty tissue.
• Confirmed diagnosis of hourglass-type intrathoracic lipoma through permanent pathological examination.
• Demonstrated effective surgical removal using minimally invasive techniques.
• Highlighted the rarity of this specific type of intrathoracic lipoma.