Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
2006 May;39(5):419-422.
Benign Symmetrical Lipomatosis (Madelung's Disease): A case report
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Korea. thomasna@cnu.ac.kr
Abstract
- Benign symmetric lipomatosis (BSL), also called Madelung's disease, is a rare disease in middle-aged chronic alcohol user. The cause of BSL is unknown. A 63 year-old man with rapid growing lesions in both shoulders for 2 months visited our hospital. Except for cosmetic problem, no abnormal finding was found in blood cell analysis and chemistry; however, excessive fat deposition was found on radiographic findings. Lipoma was revealed in pathologic examination and BSL was diagnosed clinically. Patient is being followed up without any specific problem.
