# Myxolipoma of the Popliteal Fossa: A Rare Tumor Case Report

## TL;DR

This paper reports a rare case of myxolipoma in the popliteal fossa, emphasizing its clinical presentation and diagnostic challenges.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in presenting a contemporary case of a myxolipoma in an exceptionally rare location with confirmed histopathological diagnosis.

## Key findings

- A 64-year-old male was diagnosed with a myxolipoma in the popliteal fossa after surgical excision and histopathological analysis.
- Myxolipomas in the popliteal fossa are exceptionally rare, with no reported cases since 1914 prior to this one.

## Abstract

Myxolipomas are rare variants of lipomas characterized by abundant myxoid changes resulting from an abundant mucoid component. While myxolipomas have been reported in various anatomical locations, their occurrence in the popliteal fossa is exceptionally rare, with the last published case dating back to 1914. We present a case of a 64-year-old male with a large myxolipoma in the popliteal region. The patient underwent successful surgical excision, and a histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of myxolipoma. This case report highlights the clinical features, differential diagnosis, and diagnostic challenges associated with myxolipomas in the popliteal fossa.