Progressive muscle pain, weight gain, fatique and unusual body shape change

Authors: Heckmann, J.G.; Kraus, B.; Stefan, H.; Neundörfer, B.

Source: European Journal of Neurology, Volume 7, Number 2, 1 March 2000 , pp. 243-244(2)

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Abstract:

Multiple symmetrical lipomatosis (MSL) is a rare syndrome characterized by symmetric unencapsulated lipomas around the axial region and frequently associated with neurological involvement, particularly myopathy and neuropathy (Klopstock et al., 1994). Here we present a typical image of a patient with MSL, explaining this disease for neurologists who might care for these patients in an average day at the neuromuscular consultation unit.

Keywords: Madelung's Disease; multiple symmetrical lipomatosis; myopathy; polyneuropathy

Document Type: Miscellaneous

Publication date: 2000-03-01