title: Multiple symmetric lipomatosis: treatment with liposuction.
abstract: Multiple symmetric lipomatosis is a fascinating disease of uncertain etiology that manifests as massive lipomatous deposits in specific areas of the body. The clinical syndrome and possible pathogenesis are discussed. Classic surgical lipectomy has been the only treatment thus far reported; we report a patient successfully treated with liposuction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Carlin
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Ratz
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008068:Lipomatosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008069:Lipomatosis, Multiple Symmetrical / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013396:Suction