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Radiographic Findings of Congenital Facial Infiltrating Lipomatosis: A Case Report



Bashizadehfakhar H1, 2 ; Panjnoush M2 ; Kheirandish Y2 ; Sedaghati A3 ; Mirjalili F4 ; Abandansari SA1
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  1. 1. Dental Research Center, Dentistry Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran

Source: Frontiers in Dentistry Published:2022

Abstract

Congenital diffuse infiltrating lipomatosis of the face (CDIL-F) is a rare clinicopathological entity with an unknown etiology, in which mature adipose tissue infiltrates the soft tissue structures in one side, and causes considerable asymmetry. Herein, we report a case of CDIL-F who underwent many surgical procedures without definite diagnosis during 12 years. CDIL-F presents symptoms with various severity levels due to infiltration of adipose tissue that makes removal difficult. Thus, it is recommended to inform patients about the high rate of recurrence. © 2022 The Authors. Published by Tehran University of Medical Sciences.