Multiple symmetric lipomatosis
Synonyms: Cephalothoracic lipodystrophy | Familial benign cervical lipomatosis | Launois-Bensaude lipomatosis | Madelung disease
A rare subcutaneous tissue disease characterized by growth of symmetric non-encapsulated masses of adipose tissue mostly around the face and neck with variable clinical repercussions (e.g. reduced neck mobility compression of respiratory structures).
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Multiple symmetric lipomatosis?
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