Madelung’s Disease: Lipectomy or Liposuction?

Background. Madelung’s disease is a rare lipid metabolic disorder characterized by diffuse, uncapsulated lipomas in the neck, shoulder, and other areas. It mainly affects middle-aged men and is related to alcohol abuse, and the cause is not clear. Surgical treatments include lipectomy and liposuctio...

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Main Authors: Chun-Ye Chen, Qing-Qing Fang, Xiao-Feng Wang, Min-Xia Zhang, Wan-Yi Zhao, Bang-Hui Shi, Li-Hong Wu, Li-Yun Zhang, Wei-Qiang Tan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/3975974