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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 288-290 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Clinical Obesity |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Oct 2015 |
Keywords
- Benign
- lipomatosis
- Madelung's disease
- MRI