title: Multiple symmetrical lipomatosis: computed tomographic appearance.
abstract: In a case of localized multiple symmetrical lipomatosis (Madelung's disease), we examined the cervical fat accumulation by computed tomography. We describe the radiographic features of this process and briefly review the pathophysiology of this rare disorder.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425, USA.
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Feldman
authors.forename: S I
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Schabel
mesh_terms: D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008069:Lipomatosis, Multiple Symmetrical / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed