Madelung’s
disease (MD) otherwise known as
Launois-Bensaude syndrome,
multiple symmetrical lipomatosis, or benign symmetric
lipomatosis, is a
rare disease characterized by abnormal diffuse
lipomatosis in proximal
upper limbs and
neck. Here, we
report a rare case of MD. A 66-year-old man presented with massive
growth of soft
tissues in the cervico-
occipital region of more than 2 years duration.
Physical examination showed diffuse enlargement of the anterior
neck (Madelung’s collar) and three huge humps at the posterior
neck. Under a
diagnosis of MD,
lipectomy via a single anterior transverse incision and
liposuction were performed. This rare case
report may be helpful for assessing
patients with abnormal diffuse
lipomatosis in the
neck and proximal
upper limbs.