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[Barraquer-Simons syndrome]
N Mansouri Hattab1, S Lahmiti, S Aimadeddine
1Unité de stomatologie et chirurgie maxillo-faciale, service de traumatologie A, université Cadi-Ayyad, CHU Mohammed-VI-Marrakech, Marrakech, Morocco. professeur.mansourinadia@yahoo.fr
Barraquer-Simons syndrome is a rare childhood lipodystrophy causing fat loss. Free fat transplantation may effectively treat associated facial abnormalities.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Genetics
- Dermatology
Context:
- Barraquer-Simons syndrome is a rare acquired partial lipodystrophy.
- Characterized by progressive subcutaneous fat loss in the face, neck, trunk, and upper limbs.
- Unknown etiology, predominantly affects females, leading to facial dysmorphia.
Purpose:
- To describe the clinical characteristics of Barraquer-Simons syndrome.
- To evaluate potential treatment options for facial abnormalities.
- To highlight the efficacy of free fat transplantation.
Summary:
- Acquired partial lipodystrophy presenting in childhood.
- Progressive loss of subcutaneous adipose tissue.
- Facial dysmorphia is a common manifestation.
- Free fat grafting shows promise for facial reconstruction.
Impact:
- Improves understanding of a rare lipodystrophy.
- Offers insights into surgical management of facial deformities.
- Provides a basis for future research into etiology and treatment.
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