Hemihyperplasia-multiple lipomatosis syndrome associated with hydrocephalus

Genet Couns. 2014;25(3):251-5.

Abstract

Hemihyperplasia-multiple lipomatosis syndrome (HMLS) is characterized by subcutaneous lipomatosis and an asymmetric overgrowth (hemihyperplasia). We report an extremely rare case of HMLS associated with hydrocephalus, emphasizing the clinical features and differential diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Brain / pathology
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Hydrocephalus / diagnosis*
  • Hyperplasia / diagnosis*
  • Lipomatosis / diagnosis*
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / abnormalities
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / pathology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Scoliosis / diagnosis
  • Syndrome

Supplementary concepts

  • Hemihyperplasia, Isolated