An Unusual Case of Madelung's Disease with Multiple Atypical Fractures

Madelung's disease is a rare acquired disorder of fat metabolism characterized by multiple symmetric lipomas with typical distribution mainly around the upper trunk, neck, and shoulders. The condition is strongly associated with chronic alcohol use and has various systemic manifestations like p...

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Main Authors: Abdurrahman Tufan, Ridvan Mercan, Arif Kaya, Mehmet Engin Tezcan, Berivan Bitik, Mehmet Akif Ozturk, Seminur Haznedaroğlu, Berna Goker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/180506