On a case of "Macrodystrophia lipomatosa"

Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 1997 Sep-Oct;1(5):173-6.

Abstract

Macrodistrophia Lipomatosa is a congenital malformation of rare finding and unknown pathogenic mechanism. The pathology is mainly characterized by the interest of lower extremities and peculiar macroscopic feature is the presence of hyperthrophic fibro-adipose tissue. In our experience the localization to the upper extremities and the presence of uncommon clinical signs show the importance of instrumental investigation: MRI and CT for an accurate examination and to exclude other types of localized gygantism.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lipomatosis / congenital
  • Lipomatosis / pathology*
  • Lipomatosis / surgery
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging