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What is the definition of Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis?
Multiple symmetric lipomatosis is a rare condition characterized by the symmetric growth of fatty tumors (lipomas) around the neck, shoulders, upper arms and/or upper trunk. Non-alcoholics and women can also be affected. The signs and symptoms vary greatly from person to person. Usually, accumulation of fatty tissue increases over time and may lead to a loss of neck mobility and pain. The lipomas can cause physical deformity and peripheral neuropathy, when they compress a nerve. In the majority of cases, the condition does not lead to cancer; however, lipomas can become cancerous in rare circumstances. The exact cause of the condition is unknown, but it may be associated with genetic changes in mitochondrial DNA.
What are the alternative names for Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis?
  • Multiple symmetric lipomatosis
  • Benign symmetrical lipomatosis
  • Familial symmetric lipomatosis
  • Launois-Bensaude syndrome
  • Madelung disease
  • Madelung's disease
Who are the top Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis Local Doctors?
Elite in Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis
Emanuele Miraglia
Elite in Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis
Emanuele Miraglia
Rome, IT 

Emanuele Miraglia practices in Rome, Italy. Mr. Miraglia is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, and Cafe-Au-Lait Spots.

Elite in Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis
Daniel Schiltz
Elite in Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis
Daniel Schiltz
Franz Josef Strauß Allee 11, 
Regensburg, BY, DE 

Daniel Schiltz practices in Regensburg, Germany. Mr. Schiltz is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis, Familial Multiple Lipomatosis, Lymphedema, Milroy Disease, and Mastectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Richard J. Kovacs
Experienced in Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis
Dr. Richard J. Kovacs
Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology | Intensive Care Medicine
Experienced in Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis
Dr. Richard J. Kovacs
Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology | Intensive Care Medicine

University Medical Diagnostic Associates Inc

550 N University Blvd, 
Indianapolis, IN 
217-274-5000
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Richard Kovacs is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Kovacs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Atrial Fibrillation, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Orchiectomy. Dr. Kovacs is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center