Madelung’s disease in a non-alcoholic Ethiopian male patient mistaken for obesity: a case report
Abstract Background Madelung’s disease (MD) is a rare disorder of fat storage characterized by the presence of diffuse, symmetrical deposition of subcutaneous fat around the neck, shoulder, arm, trunk and thigh. Although its cause is not fully understood, this benign condition is commonly presented...
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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Endocrine Disorders |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-021-00803-9 |