Open AccessMultiple symmetric lipomatosis (Madelung's disease) with symptoms and signs of hypertension, lipodystrophy, and dyspnea: A case report and literature review
Author(s) -
Tsilivigkos Christos,
Mastronikolis Stylianos,
Lygeros Spyridon,
Tsilimpoti Dimitra,
Papadas Theodoros
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4288
Subject(s) - medicine , lipomatosis , lipodystrophy , presentation (obstetrics) , dermatology , disease , pediatrics , intensive care medicine , surgery , pathology , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , family medicine , viral load , antiretroviral therapy
Madelung's disease generally refers to a benign symmetrical lipomatosis of the neck, but its presentation can vary. It is treated surgically and different approaches can be implemented. In cases of a threatened airway, a tracheostomy can be performed.