Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

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BENIGN SYMMETRIC LIPOMATOSIS OF TONGUE: REPORT OF A CASE

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  • Kim, Jong-Ryoul (Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University) ;
  • Lee, Jae-Yeol (Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University)
  • 김종렬 (부산대학교 치의학전문대학원 구강악안면외과학교실) ;
  • 이재열 (부산대학교 치의학전문대학원 구강악안면외과학교실)
  • Published : 2007.12.31
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Abstract

Benign symmetric lipomatosis(BSL) is a lesion characterized by symmetrical and diffuse growth of adipose tissue. It is commonly found in the posterior neck or upper trunk, manifesting itself as an entity known as Madelung disease or Lanoid-Bensaude syndrome. Lipomatosis affecting the tongue is very unusual. The etiology of BSL is unknown, but It can be associated with alcoholism, liver dysfunction, hypothyroidism. Because of its diffuse histologic feature, complete resection of the lesion is often difficult. Seventy one years old male patient, whose chief complaint was multiple nodules of tongue was referred to our department. The lesion was diagnosed histopathologically as BSL and subsequently removed surgically. So we report this rare case of BSL with literature review.

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