Multiple symmetric lipomatosis in the Chinese: Ultrasound, CT and MR imaging

We report four cases of multiple symmetric lipomatosis in the Chinese popul ation. We believe that multiple symmetric lipomatosis in the Chinese is not uncommon and may be related to the increasing incidence of alcoholism. The ultrasound appearances of these lipomatous masses are presented for the fi rst time. Heterogeneous echogenic masses with fine fibrous strands that ins inuate around fascial planes, lymph nodes and vascular tissues are typical findings. Unlike diseases affecting the Western population, multiple symmet ric lipomatosis in the Chinese appears to be limited to the head and neck.