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Unravelling the unique case of congenital infiltrating lipomatosis of face with its rare associations—A case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Congenital infiltrating lipomatosis of facial (CIL-F) is a rare tumour of adipose tissue resulting in a progressive craniofacial deformity with involvement of the underlying bones, muscles and joints. We report a very rare case of CIL-F with left sided temporomandibular joint ankylosis in a young patient who presented with facial swelling and reduced mouth opening. This case highlights the imaging features, differential diagnosis and brief management of CIL-F with special emphasis on CT and MRI findings. Also, some associations of CIL-F such as TMJ ankylosis and extraocular muscle hypertrophy has been described, which has been reported very rarely.

Source: Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research

DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2024.10.006

Authors: Ramandeep Singh, Aakash Gupta, Gaurav Shanker Pradhan, Arshit Kataria

Institutions: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Maulana Azad Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Soft tissue tumors and treatment

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,800