Benign Symmetric Lipomatosis Launois‐Bensaude Successfully Treated with Extensive Plastic Surgery

Benign symmetric lipomatosis is a rare condition predominantly seen in male patients. The etiology is unknown, and therapy is difficult, although liposuction has had effect. We describe a 38‐year‐old male patient who had suffered from severe adipositas since the age of 7. Due to an ulceration in the...

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Published in:Dermatologic surgery 1998-03, Vol.24 (3), p.379-380
Main Authors: SELVAAG, EDGAR, SCHNEIDER, MICHAEL, WEREIDE, KNUT, KVEIM, MORTEN
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Humans
Lipomatosis, Multiple Symmetrical - pathology
Lipomatosis, Multiple Symmetrical - surgery
Male
Medical sciences
Skin plastic surgery
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
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Summary:Benign symmetric lipomatosis is a rare condition predominantly seen in male patients. The etiology is unknown, and therapy is difficult, although liposuction has had effect. We describe a 38‐year‐old male patient who had suffered from severe adipositas since the age of 7. Due to an ulceration in the groin, he later needed intensive care, and in order to normalize his condition, extensive surgical treatment became necessary.
ISSN:1076-0512
1524-4725
DOI:10.1111/j.1524-4725.1998.tb04171.x