Acquired facial lipoatrophy: A report of 3 cases with imaging features

Author: Chena LEE ¹ ; Chena LEE ; Jo-Eun KIM ; Jo-Eun KIM ; Won-Jin YI ; Won-Jin YI ; Min-Suk HEO ; Min-Suk HEO ; Sam-Sun LEE ; Sam-Sun LEE ; Sang-Sun HAN ; Sang-Sun HAN ; Soon-Chul CHOI ; Soon-Chul CHOI ; Kyung-Hoe HUH ; Kyung-Hoe HUH
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1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
Publication Type:Case Report
From:Imaging Science in Dentistry 2020;50(3):255-260
CountryRepublic of Korea
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Abstract: Acquired facial lipoatrophy is a rare disease with an unclear etiology and pathological pathway. The distinct causative factors of this disease have been not elucidated, but it is suspected to be associated with immune systemrelated diseases, most notably AIDS. Although the management of facial lipoatrophy is very important for patients’ social life and mental health, no treatment framework has been developed due to the unknown nature of the disease manifestation. The present case report was designed to provide sequential imaging to visualize the disease progression. The clinical backgrounds of the patients are also introduced, helping characterize this disease entity more clearly for maxillofacial specialists.