Abstract |
Benign symmetrical lipomatosis (Madelung's disease) is a rare condition of unclear aetiology characterized by numerous, unencapsulated lipomatous deposits. The only effective treatment is by surgical intervention; however, there is no consensus in the optimal approach. We present the case of a patient who required staged, multi-modality treatment to achieve disease quiescence. The case highlights the usefulness of magnetic resonance imaging as a tool for assessment as well as preoperative planning.
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Authors | N Sharma, D J Hunter-Smith, A Rizzitelli, W M Rozen |
Journal | Clinical obesity
(Clin Obes)
Vol. 5
Issue 5
Pg. 288-90
(Oct 2015)
ISSN: 1758-8111 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 26246230
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Copyright | © 2015 World Obesity. |
Topics |
- Abdominoplasty
(methods)
- Humans
- Lipectomy
(methods)
- Lipomatosis, Multiple Symmetrical
(pathology, surgery)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Recurrence
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