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. 2012:2012:180506.
doi: 10.1155/2012/180506. Epub 2012 Dec 31.

An Unusual Case of Madelung's Disease with Multiple Atypical Fractures

Abdurrahman Tufan  1 , Ridvan Mercan, Arif Kaya, Mehmet Engin Tezcan, Berivan Bitik, Mehmet Akif Ozturk, Seminur Haznedaroğlu, Berna Goker
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An Unusual Case of Madelung's Disease with Multiple Atypical Fractures

Abdurrahman Tufan et al. Case Rep Orthop. 2012.

Abstract

Madelung's disease is a rare acquired disorder of fat metabolism characterized by multiple symmetric lipomas with typical distribution mainly around the upper trunk, neck, and shoulders. The condition is strongly associated with chronic alcohol use and has various systemic manifestations like polyneuropathy, muscle weakness, and small bone fractures. Herein, we report a 56-year-old male patient with Madelung's disease and multiple fractures and discuss possible underlying factors leading to multiple fractures.

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Frontal plane picture showing symmetric lipomatosis lesions at pectoral area and upper arms.
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