NORD: Madelung's Disease - The National Organization for Rare Disorders briefly describes this rare disorder (also known as Multiple Symmetrical Lipomatosis, Benign Symmetric Lipomatosis or Lanois-Bensaude Syndrome) and lists further reference information.
OMIM Entry 151800 - Describes the form of Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis (MSL) characterized by a collar of fat around the neck. The article suggests the cause to be a mitochondrial abnormality.
Osteonecrosis in multiple symmetrical lipomatosis - http://www.eurorad.org/eurorad/case.php?id=1405 The European Association of Radiology presents an illustrated case history from the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
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