Macrodystrophia lipomatosa - a rare congenital disorder
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Macrodystrophia Lipomatosa: A rare presentation
Macrodystrophia lipomatosa is a rare congenital nonhereditary mesenchymal hamartomatous malformation resulting in localized gigantism of parts of extremities that manifests clinically as macrodactyly or megalodactyly. Radiological and Pathological hallmark is the disproportionate fibroadipose tissue proliferation in subcutaneous tissue, nerve sheaths, and periosteum that leads to soft tissue an...
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remaining three ulnar digits appeared normal. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed characteristics of macrodystrophia lipomatosa such as enlargement and marked proliferation of the adipose tissues of the left hand, especially the radial aspect. MRI also demonstrated excessive fibrofatty tissue around the affected digits. This tissue has the same signal characteristics as fat on MRI, that i...
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AIM Macrodystrophia lipomatosa is a rare cause of gigantism of limb which can be confused with other common causes like congenital lymphedema. It presents usually with loss of function and cosmetic problems. Four cases are described with emphasis on clinical presentation, differential diagnoses, imaging and treatment options. METHODS & RESULTS Four patients of macrodystrophia lipomatosa were ...
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Macrodystrophia lipomatosa is a rare nonhereditary congenital form of localised gigantism usually involving the 2nd or 3rd digit of the hand or foot. Pathologically an increase in adipose tissue involving subcutaneous tissue periosteum and bone marrow is present. Typical clinical andradiological appearances are described in this case report. Case Report A 36-year-old female presented with enlar...
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Macrodystrophia lipomatosa (MDL) is a rare congenital non-hereditary disorder that has significant impact on patient morbidity. This study provides a comprehensive review of the natural history, diagnosis, management, and outcomes of the disorder. A literature search in PubMed was conducted to identify cases of MDL from January 1950 to 14 February 2014. After ruling out articles without informa...
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عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging
سال: 2005
ISSN: 0971-3026
DOI: 10.4103/0971-3026.29153