A rare case report of familial multiple lipomatosis and its diagnostic approach with review of literatures

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Case Report

Author Details : Kartavya Kumar Verma*

Volume : 10, Issue : 3, Year : 2023

Article Page : 300-302

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijpo.2023.066

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Abstract

Lipoma is a well-known and most common soft tissue tumor. But multiple lipomatosis are rare. Also, syndromic associations were documented. Familial multiple lipomatosis (FML) is an autosomal dominant disorder. It presents as multiple lipomas in the body at specific sites. In presenting case 26-year-old patient complained of multiple swellings in his forearms, both thigh, and anterior abdominal wall for 5 years. A diagnosis of multiple lipomatosis is made by Fine needle aspiration cytology and confirmed by histopathological examination.
 

Keywords: Familial multiple lipomatosis, FNAC, Histopathology, Pathology, Diagnosis

How to cite : Verma K K, A rare case report of familial multiple lipomatosis and its diagnostic approach with review of literatures. Indian J Pathol Oncol 2023;10(3):300-302

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