title: [Multiple symmetric lipomatosis].
abstract: Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis (MSL or Madelung's Disease) is a rare entity characterized by the presence of non-capsulated lipomas mainly located at the neck and upper part of the thorax and frequently associated to chronic hepatopathy, neuropathy and alcoholic habit. We review and update the clinical, etiopathogenic, diagnostic and therapeutical aspects of this rare entity. We stress the presence of neuropathy, a typical feature of the disease, which has also a predictive value.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Medicina Interna B, Hospital Clínico Universitario, Zaragoza.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Matamala Gimeno
authors.forename: J I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Pérez Calvo
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Amores Ferreras
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008069:Lipomatosis, Multiple Symmetrical / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy
vernacular_title: Lipomatosis simétrica múltiple (LSM).