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Atypical diffuse lipomatosis with multifocal abdominal involvement: a case report.
Han Koo Kim1, Jun Yong Lee, Woo Seob Kim
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chung-Ang University Hospital, 224-1, Heuksuk-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul 156-755, Republic of Korea. hkkiim@cau.ac.kr
Summary
This report details an 8-year-old child with diffuse lipomatosis affecting the entire abdomen, including intra-peritoneal, retro-peritoneal, and abdominal wall areas. This is the first documented instance of such widespread abdominal involvement in diffuse lipomatosis.
Area of Science:
- Medical Case Report
- Pediatric Surgery
- Abdominal Imaging
Background:
- Diffuse lipomatosis is a rare condition characterized by widespread fatty tissue proliferation.
- Abdominal involvement, particularly multi-focal and extensive, is exceptionally uncommon in pediatric cases.
- Accurate diagnosis and understanding of anatomical distribution are crucial for management.