• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.30 no.4
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• pp.467-470
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• 1997

Hibernoma is a rare, benign soft tissue tumor that is derived from the remnants of fetal brown tissue. The term hibernoma was proposed in 1914 by Cery because of its morphologic similarity to the cel s of the so-called hibernating gland of animals. The most common site of hibernomas is the subcutaneous tissue of the back, especially the interscapular area. These tumors are considered benign and malignant transformation has not been reported. We experienced a case of hibernoma, 60-year-old woman had suffered from the palpable mass without pain or tenderness on posterolateral lower chest wall, left. The tumor was extirpated under the impression of angiolipoma, but was confirmed hibernoma. She was discharged without complication.

• The Journal of the Korean bone and joint tumor society
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• v.13 no.2
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• pp.157-161
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• 2007

Hibernoma is a rare, benign tumor arising from vestigial remnant of brown adipose tissue. It is usually asymptomatic and slow growing. Awareness of the MR imaging may allow possible differential diagnosis prior to surgery.