title: [Benign symmetrical lipomatosis with polyneuropathy and mental performance deficits].
abstract: Lipomatosis symmetrica benigna is a rare condition, usually found in association with the complications of chronic alcoholism. A case is reported which showed the typical clinical picture, and diagnosis and therapy will are discussed.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Rixecker
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Fehrenz
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Hoensch
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications*; D004576:Electromyography; D006801:Humans; D008068:Lipomatosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008069:Lipomatosis, Multiple Symmetrical / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D011115:Polyneuropathies / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D009435:Synaptic Transmission
vernacular_title: Lipomatosis symmetrica benigna mit Polyneuropathie und Hirnleistungsdefiziten.