In adults, scattered brown fat deposits are most commonly found in the subcutaneous regions of the back, especially between the scapulae, and within the axilla, thorax, and mediastinum.

• 在成人，散在的棕色脂肪堆积可以出现在背部皮下尤其是肩胛骨之间以及腋窝、胸廓和纵隔中。冬眠瘤好发于肩胛间区，但有报道部分病例发生在其它一些部位例如头皮、腮腺区、颏下间隙劾、喉、纵隔和颈部。