Multiple symmetric lipomatosis

Definition

A rare subcutaneous tissue disease characterized by growth of symmetric non-encapsulated masses of adipose tissue mostly around the face and neck with variable clinical repercussions (e.g. reduced neck mobility, compression of respiratory structures).

Also known as cephalothoracic lipodystrophy, cervical symmetrical lipomatosis, familial benign cervical lipomatosis, Launois-Bensaude lipomatosis, lipodystrophy, cephalothoracic, lipomatosis, familial benign cervical, Madelung's Disease, multiple symmetric lipomatosis, multiple symmetrical lipomatosis — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 14116 per MONDO
• NCIT C4392 per MONDO
• OMIM 151800 per MONDO
• Orphanet 2398 per MONDO
• SCTID 238902007 per MONDO
• UMLS C0023804 per MONDO

Affected Organs