A case of benign symmetrical lipomatosis.
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چکیده
Benign symmetrical lipomatosis is a rare condition characterized by symmetrical deposition of adipose tissue in the neck, sholder, and arm area. About 200 cases have been reported in the medical literature, primarily from Europe. A 54-year-old man presented with masses in the neck, shoulders and arms. He underwent surgical treatment based on cosmetic reasons. Histopathologically, subcutaneous tumors were composed of mature adipose tissue, we report this case with a review as the literature.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Chinese medical journal
دوره 126 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013