Case history
A 14-year-old male patient with a complaint of unilateral facial atrophy
was referred to a specialist in cosmetic and plastic surgery at Hakim
Hospital in Neyshabur, Iran. From the age of 7, the patient gradually
experienced discoloration in the forehead area, which was gradually
accompanied by atrophy in this area. Over time, the fat tissue
completely disappeared and progressed to the frontal bone area. The
patient had passed the stages of development normally. The mother’s
gestational age was full and he was born through natural delivery. There
were no congenital anomalies in the family members. Additionally, there
was no history of convulsions, connective tissue or systemic disease in
the family. The patient had no history of underlying disease, surgery or
hospitalization, drug use, or food and drug allergy. After the clinical
examination, the doctor referred the patient to a rheumatology
specialist, a cardiologist and a radiologist specialist.