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Benign symmetric lipomatosis: A case report

Benign simetrik lipomatozisli bir olgu sunumu

Pages
93–94
Publication Date
2022-10-17
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A 76 year old patient with a history of subcutaneous masses arising in the arm and leg areas who showed benign symmetric lipomatosis is reported herein

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Objective & Hypothesis:Benign symmetric lipomatosis, or Launois-Bensaude syndrome is characterized by symmetric and massive fatty deposits, predominantly located in the neck and shoulders.
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Key Findings & Data:The disease may be asymptomatic, but in some cases, due to the grotesque disfigurement, can cause significant esthetic or psychologic problems.
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Conclusion & Impact:A 76 year old patient with a history of subcutaneous masses arising in the arm and leg areas who showed benign symmetric lipomatosis is reported herein
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Abstract

Benign symmetric lipomatosis, or Launois-Bensaude syndrome is characterized by symmetric and massive fatty deposits, predominantly located in the neck and shoulders. The disease may be asymptomatic, but in some cases, due to the grotesque disfigurement, can cause significant esthetic or psychologic problems. A 76 year old patient with a history of subcutaneous masses arising in the arm and leg areas who showed benign symmetric lipomatosis is reported herein

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Benign simetrik lipomatozis (BSL) sıklıkla boyun ve omuzlarda çok sayıda, yoğun yağ birikimi ile seyreden nadir bir hastalıktır (1). Ço¤u olguda herediter patern yoktur. Klinik gidiş tümoral birikimlerin progresif büyümesi ile karakterizedir ve hastada kozmetik şekil bozukluğu oluştururken, vasküler, sinir ve/veya solunum yollarına bası yaparak çeşitli semptomları tetikler (2). Burada 76 yaşında her iki kolda belirgin olan benign simetrik lipomatozisli bir olgu sunulmaktadır.

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ZİNDANCI, İ., CAN, B., SÜDOĞAN, S., KAVALA, M., TÜRKOĞLU, Z., KOÇ, M. (2022). Benign symmetric lipomatosis: A case report. Göztepe Tıp Dergisi, Cilt: 23 - Sayı: 3, 93–94. https://ajindex.com/articles/526246

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