Congenital infiltrating lipomatosis of the face with exophytic temporomandibular joint ankylosis: a case report and review of the literature.

Abstract

Congenital infiltrating lipomatosis of the face (CIL-F) is a rare lipomatous lesion with diffuse fatty infiltration of tissues and hyperplasia of underlying bone. We report clinical and CT findings in an unusual case of CIL-F presenting with progressive hemifacial asymmetry, manifesting as severely restricted mouth opening owing to exophytic temporomandibular joint ankylosis. The role of imaging in diagnosis is presented with a review of the literature. Differential diagnosis of CIL-F and its exclusion as a cause of hemifacial hyperplasia are also discussed.

• Authors: S Sahai, S Rajan, N Singh, H Arora
• Journal: Dento maxillo facial radiology (Dentomaxillofac Radiol) Vol. 42 Issue 3 Pg. 16128745 ( 2013) ISSN: 0250-832X [Print] England
• PMID: 22241871 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Ankylosis (diagnostic imaging, etiology, surgery)
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Face (pathology)
• Facial Asymmetry (diagnostic imaging, etiology, surgery)
• Facial Bones (diagnostic imaging, pathology)
• Female
• Humans
• Hyperplasia
• Lipomatosis (complications, congenital, pathology, surgery)
• Middle Aged
• Range of Motion, Articular
• Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (diagnostic imaging, etiology, surgery)
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed