A case of multiple symmetric lipomatosis (Madelung's disease).
A case of multiple symmetric lipomatosis in a 61-year-old man is described. The patient had the striking appearance that characterizes multiple symmetric lipomatosis. He had a history of alcohol abuse. Before admission to our institution, he underwent surgical treatment three times at other hospitals. We describe his clinical course and review the literature.
Yoshioka
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Department of Plastic Surgery, Hyogo Prefectural, Amagasaki Hospital, Japan.
Suzuki
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D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008068:Lipomatosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008069:Lipomatosis, Multiple Symmetrical / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged