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Multiple symmetric lipomatosis
rareA 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).
- Identifiers
- MONDO:0007908 OMIM:151800Orphanet:2398
- Causal genes
- MFN2
- Part of
- Hereditary disorder of connective tissueIntegumentary system benign neoplasmLipomatosisSubcutaneous tissue disorder
- Also known as
- benign symmetrical lipomatosis · cephalothoracic lipodystrophy · cervical symmetrical lipomatosis · familial benign cervical lipomatosis · familial symmetric lipomatosis
Subtypes
| Disease | Subtypes |
|---|---|
| Multiple symmetric lipomatosis with partial lipodystrophy |
Rare disease
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