Multiple symmetric lipomatosis (Madelung's disease) with symptoms and signs of hypertension, lipodystrophy, and dyspnea: A case report and literature review | Zendy

Tsilivigkos Christos | Zendy; Mastronikolis Stylianos | Zendy; Lygeros Spyridon | Zendy; Tsilimpoti Dimitra | Zendy; Papadas Theodoros | Zendy

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Multiple 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.

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