Macrodystrophia lipomatosa: An unusual cause of localized gigantism

Autor: K Manoharan, V Sampath, A Ramesh, S Uma Maheswari
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Indian Journal of Dermatology, Vol 61, Iss 3, Pp 347-347 (2016)
Indian Journal of Dermatology
ISSN: 1998-3611
0019-5154
Popis: Macrodystrophia lipomatosa (MDL) is a rare congenital form of localized gigantism characterized by progressive overgrowth of all mesenchymal elements with a disproportionate increase in fibro adipose tissue. Here we report a case of 20 years old male who presented with history of painless gradual enlargement of entire left upper limb since childhood. Magnetic resonance imaging and histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of macrodystrophia lipomatosa. This condition has to be differentiated from other causes of localized gigantism, since these conditions differ in their course, prognosis, complications and treatment.
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