title: [Multiple symmetric lipomatosis: clinical analysis of 15 consecutive cases].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this study was to assess the clinical features and available treatment of multiple symmetric lipomatosis (MSL).
  
  
  METHODS
  A cohort of 15 cases with MSL registered in the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University was reviewed. The etiology, clinical manifestations, treatments and prognosis were also investigated.
  
  
  RESULTS
  All the cases were performed sectionalized excisions to cut off the lipoma localized in the neck under general anesthesia. During the follow up period, 13 out of 15 cases were cured after the excision with acceptable appearance and normal local function. Two cases with surgical complications, the one was hematoma, and the other was lymphatic leakage. There were 2 cases with relapses under our follow-up visit.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Sectionalized lipoma excision under general anesthesia is a relative safe method for MSL.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, Shandong Province, China. shenglitang@163.com
authors.forename: Xiao-rong
authors.initials: XR
authors.lastname: Tang
authors.forename: Jian
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sun
authors.forename: Ke
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Li-qiang
authors.initials: LQ
authors.lastname: Chen
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008069:Lipomatosis, Multiple Symmetrical; D009333:Neck; D011379:Prognosis