Madelung disease

Madelung’s disease – progressive, excessive, and symmetrical deposition of adipose tissue in the subcutaneous layer: case report and literature review

“… 7 The first one is characterized by the dominant cervical localization of excess fat; for the second type, the pseudoathletic appearance is considered characteristic, while in the third type – gynecological – changes are located in the area of the abdomen and hips. 7 , 8 Regardless of the type of the disease, there is rarely any accumulation of fat around the larynx, mediastinum, and distal limbs. 9 , 10 The described changes are painless, but they can lead to unfavorable, often-serious repercussions.…”

The use of high tumescent power assisted liposuction in the treatment of Madelung’s collar

“…The following factors are of decisive importance for the choice of the surgical method – the location, local severity, infiltration of the surrounding structures and above all the experience and preference of the operating team [ 43 , 44 ]. Satisfactory results of surgical treatment to improve the aesthetic and functional aspects, do not exclude the possibility of recurrence.…”

Multiple Symmetrical Lipomatosis: Madelung’s Disease

“…Also, this disease is more common in the male gender (15:1 ratio), between 30 and 60 years old and in the Mediterranean population [3]. Chronic alcoholism history is present in 60-90% of the cases [2,6]. Madelung's disease phenotype may vary but most of the cases present with adipose tumefactions in the face, neck, occipital fossa and shoulder areas.…”

“…The imaging studies allow the evaluation of the extension and distribution of the mass lesions and facilitate surgery programming [3,6,7].…”