A surgical view on the treatment of Madelung's disease. Issue 5 (5th August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sharma, N.; Hunter‐Smith, D. J.; Rizzitelli, A.; Rozen, W. M.
• Is Part Of: Clinical obesity. Volume 5:Issue 5/6(2015:Dec.)
• Page Start: 288
• Page End: 290
• Publication Date: 2015-08-05
• Subjects: Benign -- lipomatosis -- Madelung's disease -- MRI; Obesity -- Periodicals; Obesity -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 616.398005
• DOI: 10.1111/cob.12111
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1758-8103

Abstract

Summary: 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.