Familial multiple lipomatosis

Dermatol Online J. 2003 Oct;9(4):9.

Abstract

Familial multiple lipomatosis is a rare hereditary syndrome with a proposed autosomal-dominant inheritance. A case of an 89-year-old man with this disease is presented, along with his pedigree. Clinical features, genetic evidence, and treatment options are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Genes, Dominant
  • Humans
  • Lipomatosis / drug therapy
  • Lipomatosis / genetics*
  • Lipomatosis / pathology
  • Male