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J Plast Surg Hand Surg
; 47(5): 415-8, 2013 Oct.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23692043
RESUMEN
Madelung disease is rare, and characterised by accumulation of fatty non-encapsulated tissue in the head, neck, shoulders, and upper extremities. The aetiology is not completely known, but the association with alcohol intake is clear. We present a neglected case that was associated with bilateral asymmetrical gynaecomastia. To the best of our knowledge, this is a pattern of involvement not previously reported. The treatment of choice is lipectomy for severe cases and liposuction for less extensive accumulations of fat.