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Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis (MSL), also known as Madelung's disease, is a rare disorder characterized by the growth of multiple, symmetric, non-encapsulated fatty masses primarily around the neck, shoulders, upper arms, and upper trunk. It is considered a distinct form of benign lipomatosis with a characteristic distribution pattern. The modern preferred term is Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis (MSL).
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