Hemihyperplasia-multiple lipomatosis syndrome: an underdiagnosed entity in children with asymmetric overgrowth

J Pediatr Surg. 2010 Jan;45(1):E19-23. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2009.10.059.

Abstract

Hemihyperplasia can be found as an isolated abnormality, or as a predominant associated feature of an asymmetric overgrowth syndrome. This report describes 2 patients with hemihyperplasia-multiple lipomatosis syndrome. The finding of hemihyperplasia prompts careful examination for associated lipomatous lesions. Close follow-up is required because progressive growth of lipomatous lesions can be encountered as well as recurrence after excision.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Functional Laterality
  • Growth Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Growth Disorders / pathology
  • Growth Disorders / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Lipomatosis / diagnosis*
  • Lipomatosis / pathology
  • Lipomatosis / surgery
  • Male
  • Skin Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Skin Diseases / pathology
  • Skin Diseases / surgery
  • Syndrome