Congenital infiltrating lipomatosis of face: Case report and review of literature

Abstract

Hemifacial hyperplasia is a rare condition causing unilateral enlargement of all tissues. We report a case of progressive facial asymmetry caused by congenital infiltrating lipomatosis of the face in a 6-year-old boy. The approach to diagnosis in our case is discussed along with a review of cases reported in the literature.

Keywords

• Congenital infiltrating lipomatosis of face
• congenital hemifacial hyperplasia
• facial asymmetry analysis
• macrodontia