📋Overview
Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis, also known as Madelung's disease, involves the accumulation of benign fatty deposits primarily around the neck, shoulders, upper arms, and upper trunk. These masses are typically non-encapsulated and follow a distinct, symmetrical distribution pattern that distinguishes the condition from other forms of lipomatosis.
This rare condition is clinically identified by the specific locations where adipose tissue develops, which can alter the physical contour of the upper body. It is considered a distinct clinical entity characterized by these unique patterns of fatty tissue growth.
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