Multiple symmetric lipomatosis in the Chinese: Ultrasound, CT and MR imaging

被引:10
作者
Loke, TKL [1 ]
Yung, CK
Chow, TL
Lo, SS
Chan, CS
机构
[1] United Christian Hosp, Dept Diagnost Radiol, 130 Hip Wo St, Kwun Tong, Peoples R China
[2] United Christian Hosp, Dept Surg, Kwun Tong, Peoples R China
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D O I
10.1016/S0009-9260(98)80217-1
中图分类号
R8 [特种医学]; R445 [影像诊断学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100207 ; 1009 ;
摘要
We report four cases of multiple symmetric lipomatosis in the Chinese population. We believe that multiple symmetric lipomatosis in the Chinese is not uncommon and may be related to the increasing incidence of alcoholism. The ultrasound appearances of these lipomatous masses are presented for the first time. Heterogeneous echogenic masses with fine fibrous strands that insinuate around fascial planes, lymph nodes and vascular tissues are typical findings. Unlike diseases affecting the Western population, multiple symmetric lipomatosis in the Chinese appears to be limited to the head and neck.
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