Recurrent growth of lipomas after previous treatment with phosphatidylcholine and deoxycholate.

ABSTRACT

Injections with phosphatidylcholine- and deoxycholate-containing substances are used to reduce localized fat accumulations. Recent studies have suggested that this procedure may be a non-surgical alternative for reducing the size of lipomas. However, only short-term data about efficacy are available, and it is unclear whether a permanent reduction in lipoma size is possible. In the present case we report a patient who presented with recurrent growth lipomas that were previously successfully treated using phosphatidylcholine and deoxycholate.