Madelung’s disease. Two case reports with pseudoathletic appearance.
V. 172 N. 3 (2021), Case report
V. 172 N. 3 (2021)

Madelung’s disease. Two case reports with pseudoathletic appearance.: doi: 10.7417/CT.2021.2311

Case report
Pubblicato 2021-05-05
E. Miraglia
Dermatologic Clinic, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy
E. Moliterni
Dermatologic Clinic, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy
C. Iacovino
Dermatologic Clinic, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy
C. Chello
Dermatologic Clinic, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy
A. Laghi
Dermatologic Clinic, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy
S. Giustini
Dermatologic Clinic, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Parole chiave

Madelung’s disease
cutaneous lipomatosis
multiple symmetric lipomatosis
Launois-Bensaude syndrome
symmetric lipomatosis

Abstract

Madelung’s disease is a rare syndrome characterized by the presence of multiple masses of unencapsulated adipose tissue, symmetrically distributed throughout different regions. It predominantly affects middle-aged men of Mediterranean origin with a history of alcoholism. The pathogenesis is still unknown. Diagnosis is essentially established through clinical history and physical examination. We report two cases for their unusual presentation and to emphasize the importance of early diagnosis.

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