Tag: lipomas

  • Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis

    Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis: Definition and Description of Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis: Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis (MSL), also known as Launois-Bensaude syndrome, is a rare condition characterized by the development of multiple lipomas—benign tumors composed of adipose (fat) tissue—that typically arise symmetrically on the body. It most commonly affects middle-aged men and presents as clusters of lipomas that…

  • Breast Lumps (Benign)

    Breast Lumps (Benign) Definition and Description of Breast Lumps (Benign) Breast lumps classified as benign are non-cancerous growths that can develop in the breast tissue. Medically, a benign breast lump is any mass or area of thickened tissue that is not malignant. Common types include fibroadenomas, cysts, and lipomas. These lumps often vary in size,…