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Li R, Wang C, Bu Q, Pu W, Zhou B, Che L, Zhang H, Xu Y, Luan H. Madelung's Disease: Analysis of Clinical Characteristics, Fatty Mass Distribution, Comorbidities and Treatment of 54 Patients in China. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2022; 15:2365-2375. [PMID: 35966829 PMCID: PMC9364939 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s363836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Madelung's disease (MD) is a rare disease characterized by the deposition of unencapsulated fat masses on the face, neck, chest, back and other areas of patients. The aim of the study was to analyze the clinical characteristics, comorbidities and treatment of MD in Chinese populations. PATIENTS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 54 patients who were diagnosed with MD at the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University and Qingdao Municipal Hospital from January 2005 to February 2021 and collected the subjects' demographic information, clinical indicators, location of fat deposits, treatment, complications and prognostic data. RESULTS Among 54 MD patients in the study, only 1 (1.85%) was female, and the subjects had an average age of 56.65 ± 7.93 years. More than 70% of patients had a history of long-term smoking or/and alcohol abuse. In our study, type I accounted for approximately 61.11% of cases according to Donhauser's classification, and almost all patients had neck fat deposition. MD patients often have multiple comorbidities across several systems, such as the endocrine, digestive, circulatory, urinary, and neurological systems. Among these, endocrine system diseases were the most common comorbidities in our study, accounting for 81.48%. Notably, up to 20.37% of cases were complicated with cancer, especially digestive system tumors. More than 70% of the patients received surgical treatment, and nearly 40% experienced postoperative recurrence. CONCLUSION Considering that MD patients often have comorbidities of multiple systems and that a small number of cases are even complicated by cancer, we recommend that clinicians comprehensively assess a patient's condition and complications, advocate that patients quit consuming alcohol and smoking as soon as possible, establish healthy dietary and living habits, and formulate individualized and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans.
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- Runze Li
- Department of Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Endocrine, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Baoshan People’s Hospital, Baoshan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Hong Luan, Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266003, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 18661803208, Fax +86 532-82911601, Email
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Wu L, Jiang T, Zhang Y, Tang AQ, Wu LH, Liu Y, Li MQ, Zhao LB. Madelung's disease with alcoholic liver disease and acute kidney injury: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9:8199-8206. [PMID: 34621881 PMCID: PMC8462200 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i27.8199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Revised: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Madelung's disease (MD) is a rare disorder of lipid metabolism, characterized by the growth of unencapsulated masses of adipose tissue symmetrically deposited around the neck, shoulders, or other sites around the body. Its pathological mechanism is not yet known. One of the most common comorbidities in MD patients is liver disease, especially chronic alcoholic liver disease (CALD); however, no reports exist of acute kidney injury (AKI) with MD. CASE SUMMARY We report a 60-year-old man who presented with complaint of edema in the lower limbs that had persisted for 3 d. Physical examination showed subcutaneous masses around the neck, and history-taking revealed the masses to have been present for 2 years and long-term heavy drinking. Considering the clinical symptoms, along with various laboratory test results and imaging characteristics, a diagnosis was made of MD with acute exacerbation of CALD and AKI. The patient was treated with liver function protection and traditional Chinese medicine, without surgical intervention. He was advised to quit drinking. After 10 d, the edema had subsided, renal function indicators returned to normal, liver function significantly improved, and size of subcutaneous masses remained stable. CONCLUSION In MD, concomitant liver or kidney complications are possible and monitoring of liver and kidney functions can be beneficial.
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- Ling Wu
- Department of Nephrology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610072, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610072, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610072, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610072, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610072, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610072, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610072, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610072, Sichuan Province, China
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Caponnetto F, Manini I, Bulfoni M, Zingaretti N, Miotti G, Di Loreto C, Cesselli D, Mariuzzi L, Parodi PC. Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in Madelung's Disease: Morphological and Functional Characterization. Cells 2020; 10:cells10010044. [PMID: 33396896 PMCID: PMC7824042 DOI: 10.3390/cells10010044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Madelung Disease (MD) is a syndrome characterized by the accumulation of aberrant symmetric adipose tissue deposits. The etiology of this disease is yet to be elucidated, even though the presence of comorbidities, either genetic or environmental, has been reported. For this reason, establishing an in vitro model for MD is considered crucial to get insights into its physiopathology. We previously established a protocol for isolation and culture of stem cells from diseased tissues. Therefore, we isolated human adipose-derived stem cells (ASC) from MD patients and compared these cells with those isolated from healthy subjects in terms of surface phenotype, growth kinetic, adipogenic differentiation potential, and molecular alterations. Moreover, we evaluated the ability of the MD-ASC secretome to affect healthy ASC. The results reported a difference in the growth kinetic and surface markers of MD-ASC compared to healthy ASC but not in adipogenic differentiation. The most commonly described mitochondrial mutations were not observed. Still, MD-ASC secretome was able to shift the healthy ASC phenotype to an MD phenotype. This work provides evidence of the possibility of exploiting a patient-based in vitro model for better understanding MD pathophysiology, possibly favoring the development of novel target therapies.
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- Federica Caponnetto
- Department of Medicine, University of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy; (M.B.); (C.D.L.); (D.C.); (L.M.); (P.C.P.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-04-3255-9412
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- Institute of Pathology, University Hospital of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy;
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- Department of Medicine, University of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy; (M.B.); (C.D.L.); (D.C.); (L.M.); (P.C.P.)
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- Department of Medical Area (DAME), Clinic of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Academic Hospital of Udine, University of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy; (N.Z.); (G.M.)
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- Department of Medical Area (DAME), Clinic of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Academic Hospital of Udine, University of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy; (N.Z.); (G.M.)
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- Department of Medicine, University of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy; (M.B.); (C.D.L.); (D.C.); (L.M.); (P.C.P.)
- Institute of Pathology, University Hospital of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy;
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- Department of Medicine, University of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy; (M.B.); (C.D.L.); (D.C.); (L.M.); (P.C.P.)
- Institute of Pathology, University Hospital of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy;
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- Department of Medicine, University of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy; (M.B.); (C.D.L.); (D.C.); (L.M.); (P.C.P.)
- Institute of Pathology, University Hospital of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy;
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- Department of Medicine, University of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy; (M.B.); (C.D.L.); (D.C.); (L.M.); (P.C.P.)
- Department of Medical Area (DAME), Clinic of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Academic Hospital of Udine, University of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy; (N.Z.); (G.M.)
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Madelung Disease: Analysis of Clinicopathological Experience in Taipei Veterans General Hospital. Ann Plast Surg 2020; 82:S66-S71. [PMID: 30461459 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000001719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The main feature of Madelung disease (MD), a rare condition, is the growth of adipose tissue without a capsule. Usually, this disease is known for its prominent features with fat deposition around the neck, shoulder, back, or chest wall. Clinically, the patient is likely to exhibit alcohol, neuropathy, and metabolic disorders; however, no clear cause has been confirmed. AIMS The aim of this study was to analyze the morphological, pathophysiological, and various treatment methods of MD. We have presented and discussed 16 cases of treatment of this disease at our hospital and reviewed the literature on this subject. METHODS We carried out a retrospective chart review of 16 consecutive patients with MD treated from 1989 through 2017. Patient demographic data, tumor size and location, and follow-up data were evaluated. Patients usually seek treatment because of the disfigured appearance, restricted range of the motion of the head and neck, inconvenience in daily activity such as eating or speaking, and worry about the mass effect. All patients underwent surgical resection and/or combined liposuction. RESULTS Among the patients, 14 were men, aged 38 to 80 years, with a history of disease ranging from 6 months to 7 years. The mean duration from symptoms to diagnosis of MD was 4.4 years. The mean duration of follow-up was 82.8 months (range, 5-192 months). Three patients died of coronary artery disease at follow-up of 27, 78, and 141 months. The functional results were satisfactory in all patients. Severe complications were not observed. CONCLUSIONS According to our experience, surgical resection is the main method of improving the appearance, ensuring eradication of the tumor, and reducing the possibility of recurrence. In addition, we have a case in which atypical changes were confirmed by histological examination in fractional surgery. A long follow-up period is recommended considering the high propensity and mean time to recurrence. Although malignant transformation of MD is rare occurrence, it occurred in 1 of the 16 patients.
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Pasmatzi E, Monastirli A, Chroni E, Georgiou S, Habeos J, Stefanou EG, Fratter C, Papathanasopoulos P, Tsambaos D. Multiple symmetric lipomatosis type I in a female patient with neuropathy: no association with alcoholism or mitochondrial DNA m.8344A>G mutation. QJM 2015; 108:503-5. [PMID: 23142763 DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcs212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- E Pasmatzi
- From the Department of Dermatology, Department of Neurology, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Laboratory of Medical Genetics, Cytogenetics Unit, University of Patras, Greece and Oxford Medical Genetics Laboratories, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK
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- From the Department of Dermatology, Department of Neurology, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Laboratory of Medical Genetics, Cytogenetics Unit, University of Patras, Greece and Oxford Medical Genetics Laboratories, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK
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- From the Department of Dermatology, Department of Neurology, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Laboratory of Medical Genetics, Cytogenetics Unit, University of Patras, Greece and Oxford Medical Genetics Laboratories, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK
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- From the Department of Dermatology, Department of Neurology, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Laboratory of Medical Genetics, Cytogenetics Unit, University of Patras, Greece and Oxford Medical Genetics Laboratories, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK
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- From the Department of Dermatology, Department of Neurology, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Laboratory of Medical Genetics, Cytogenetics Unit, University of Patras, Greece and Oxford Medical Genetics Laboratories, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK
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- From the Department of Dermatology, Department of Neurology, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Laboratory of Medical Genetics, Cytogenetics Unit, University of Patras, Greece and Oxford Medical Genetics Laboratories, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK
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- From the Department of Dermatology, Department of Neurology, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Laboratory of Medical Genetics, Cytogenetics Unit, University of Patras, Greece and Oxford Medical Genetics Laboratories, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK
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- From the Department of Dermatology, Department of Neurology, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Laboratory of Medical Genetics, Cytogenetics Unit, University of Patras, Greece and Oxford Medical Genetics Laboratories, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK
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- From the Department of Dermatology, Department of Neurology, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Laboratory of Medical Genetics, Cytogenetics Unit, University of Patras, Greece and Oxford Medical Genetics Laboratories, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK
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Orasmo CR, Ocanha JP, Barraviera SRC, Miot HA. Syndrome in question. An Bras Dermatol 2014; 89:525-6. [PMID: 24937838 PMCID: PMC4056722 DOI: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20142859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2013] [Accepted: 07/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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A 48-year-old male patient with chronic alcoholism presented with a soft, bulky, asymptomatic, and slow-growing mass in the posterior region of the neck, as well as nodules in the deltoid region and posterior triangle of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Needle aspiration confirmed the diagnosis of lipoma. Multiple symmetric lipomatosis (Madelung's disease) is a rare proliferation of adipocytes, of unknown etiology, most common in middle-aged men and mainly associated with alcoholism. It predominantly affects the neck and upper trunk, causing compressive symptoms or a imparting a pseudoathletic appearance. Surgical resection or liposuction is the most effective treatment, despite frequent recurrence.
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- Cínthia Rosane Orasmo
- Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" (Unesp) - Botucatu
(SP), Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" (Unesp) - Botucatu
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- Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" (Unesp) - Botucatu
(SP), Brazil
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Hundeshagen G, Hundeshagen G, Assadov KF, Podmelle F. Facelift- and circum-occipital incision placement for fat extirpation of the neck in Madelung's disease - a two-case report. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2013; 42:175-9. [PMID: 23757287 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2013.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2012] [Revised: 04/14/2013] [Accepted: 04/15/2013] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Benign symmetric lipomatosis (Madelung's disease) is a rare disorder of fat metabolism that is characterized by progressive symmetrical formation of unencapsulated and painless excess fat masses around the neck and trunk that result in cosmetic disfiguration and functional impairment. Since the disorder is incompletely understood and causal therapy is unavailable, surgical removal of fatty masses is the mainstay of treatment. In this paper the authors describe their use of the classical facelift incision placement as well as a horizontal circum-occipital incision to approach and excise excess fat of the anterior and posterior neck in two patients. This method yielded satisfying results with a combination of good access to fat masses, smooth trimming and redraping of redundant skin, in addition to fairly inconspicuous scarring post-operatively. After removal of 1.5 kg of fat from each patient and a period of uncomplicated wound healing, both patients showed no signs of relapsing fatty growth. Although more challenging than most conventional approaches, the authors' technique has shown good outcomes in those treated with this condition.
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- Gregor Hundeshagen
- Department for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Plastic Surgery, Greifswald University, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Plastic Surgery, Greifswald University, Greifswald, Germany
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Brea-García B, Cameselle-Teijeiro J, Couto-González I, Taboada-Suárez A, González-Álvarez E. Madelung's disease: comorbidities, fatty mass distribution, and response to treatment of 22 patients. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2013; 37:409-16. [PMID: 23435503 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-012-9874-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2011] [Accepted: 01/31/2012] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Madelung's disease (MD) is an uncommon pathology characterized by the presence of multiple masses of unencapsulated adipose tissue that is symmetrically distributed. The aim of this study was to investigate clinical and epidemiological features of patients diagnosed with MD in our department. Associated diseases and evolution after treatment were also investigated. METHODS We reviewed the clinical histories of 22 patients diagnosed with MD from 1990 to 2010 and obtained their epidemiological and clinical characteristics. RESULTS We found 21 patients with MD type 1 and one patient with MD type 2 according to Enzi's classification. All patients were male, 95.5% with high alcohol intake, and 59.1% with some hepatic disease. No family antecedents were significant; 40.9% had dyslipidemia, 22.7% arterial hypertension, 22.7% chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), 13.6% hyperuricemia, 9.1% hypothyroidism, 4.5% diabetes mellitus type 2, and 4.5% carbohydrate intolerance; 40.9% had a body mass index>30, and 27.3% presented gynecomastia/lipomastia. The region most frequently affected by fatty deposits was the neck. CONCLUSIONS Madelung's disease affects mainly alcoholic males in their fourth decade of life. Hepatic diseases appear in most patients. Also associated with MD are high lipid blood levels, arterial hypertension, COPD, hyperuricemia, and obesity. MD type 1 is the most frequent phenotype and the neck the most common location for fatty masses. Recurrence after surgery, in the same location or different locations, is a frequent event, even in patients who later abstain from alcohol intake. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors at www.springer.com/00266 .
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- Beatriz Brea-García
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, SERGAS, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago de Compostela, C/Ramon Baltar S/N, 15701, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Gomes da Silva R, Detoffol Bragança R, Ribeiro Costa C, Torres de Melo L, Weiss Telles R, Costa Silva L. Multiple symmetric lipomatosis. J Cutan Med Surg 2011; 15:230-5. [PMID: 21781630 DOI: 10.2310/7750.2011.10026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Multiple symmetric lipomatosis (MSL) is a relatively uncommon entity of unknown etiology characterized by symmetrically subcutaneous accumulation of nonencapsulated adipose tissue. Approximately 200 to 300 cases have been published. OBJECTIVES The aims of this article are to report the case of a 58-year-old Brazilian patient with MSL and provide a comprehensive overview of the current concepts concerning this disease. METHODS Our search yielded 28 articles on MSL, including case reports and reviews of the literature. RESULTS MSL predominantly affects Mediterranean males with a history of chronic alcohol abuse. It is usually asymptomatic and may be associated with diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, hyperuricemia, macrocytic anemia, and oral cancer. Surgical resection is the best treatment option. CONCLUSION The case reported is a classic presentation of MSL; however, it is particularly uncommon owing to the association with immune thrombocytopenic purpura. This association has been described only once in the medical literature.
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Rosato L, Lazzeri D, Campana M, Vaccaro M, Campa A, Ciappi S, Nisi G, Brandi C, Grimaldi L, D'Aniello C. Mesotherapy should not replace the surgical approach in the treatment of benign symmetric lipomatosis. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2011; 35:278-80. [PMID: 20835822 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-010-9571-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Rorke S, Lee M, Niumsawatt V, Hunter-Smith D, Kostos P, Findlay M. Benign symmetric lipomatosis. Pathology 2009; 41:600-2. [DOI: 10.1080/00313020903071546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Goetze S, Hommann M, Elsner P, Kaatz M. Induction of benign symmetric lipomatosis (Launois-Bensaude syndrome) in a female patient after liver transplantation. Dermatology 2008; 216:337-40. [PMID: 18268407 DOI: 10.1159/000115968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2007] [Accepted: 10/10/2007] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Benign symmetric lipomatosis, also known as Madelung's disease or Launois-Bensaude syndrome, is a rare disease, the etiology of which is still unknown. The presence of multiple, symmetric, nonencapsulated lipomatous masses in the face, neck, upper arms and upper trunk is typical. Until now many causes have been discussed among which liver dysfunctions are described frequently. In up to 90% of patients, alcoholism is observed. In our case the Launois-Bensaude syndrome developed after liver transplantation in a 49-year-old female patient suffering from decompensated cirrhosis (Child-Pugh C score: 12 points). Shortly after the transplantation a slow progress in tissue-building appeared on both upper arms, cervical areas as well as in the face. During postsurgical prednisolone therapy, a massive increase in fluid in the tissue developed, which led to a discontinuation of this therapy regimen. In the further course there was an increase in weight of 20 kg. As far as we know, this case is the first description of the induction of a Launois-Bensaude syndrome following liver transplantation.
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- S Goetze
- Department of Dermatology, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany.
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Meningaud JP, Pitak-Arnnop P, Bertrand JC. Multiple symmetric lipomatosis: case report and review of the literature. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2007; 65:1365-9. [PMID: 17577504 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2005.10.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2005] [Revised: 10/10/2005] [Accepted: 10/17/2005] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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- Jean-Paul Meningaud
- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Paris, France.
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- Giuseppe Colella
- Department of Head and Neck Pathology, Second University of Naples, Sala Consilina, Italy
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