A case of multiple symmetric lipomatosis with acute renal failure due to pulmonary thromboembolism / 대한내과학회지

ABSTRACT

Multiple symmetric lipomatosis (MSL) is a rare disease characterized by the presence of diffuse, non-tender, symmetric deposits of adipose tissue on the neck, back and upper part of the trunk. It has been reported that this disease could be associated with various metabolic abnormalities such as impaired glucose tolerance, hyperuricemia, alcohol consumption, type 4 hyperlipidemia, renal tubular acidosis and thyroid disorder. We present a case of type 2 MSL with pulmonary thromboembolism. He suffered sudden dyspnea and decreased urine output. The causes of dyspnea and acute renal failure (ARF) in this case were dehydration and hemodynamic disturbance due to pulmonary thromboembolism. After thrombolytic and fluid therapy, his condition was improved. He was discharged on warfarin medication and has remained asymptomatic for 12 months.