Ewha Med J.  1992 Sep;15(3):285-288. 10.12771/emj.1992.15.3.285.

A Case of Benign Symmetric Lipomatosis of the Tongue

• Jung SM
• Kim YJ
• Park MH
• Ju MS

• KMID: 2052668
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12771/emj.1992.15.3.285

Abstract

Benign Symmetric Lipomatosis is a lesion characterized by symmetric and diffuse growth of adipose tissue. It is commonly found in the posterior neck or upper trunk, but oral involvement is extremely rare. Authors experienced a case of Benign Symmetrical Lipomatosis of tongue. The tumors was completely removed out under the general anesthesia. Histopathologic examination verified Benign Symmetric Lipomatosis of tongue. So, authors report this case with brief review of literatures.

Keyword

Benign symmetric lipomatosis

MeSH Terms

Adipose Tissue
Anesthesia, General
Lipomatosis*
Neck
Tongue*