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Monomelic macrodystrophia lipomatosa. A case report.

V P Bansal1, S Harmit

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.

International Orthopaedics
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Macrodystrophia lipomatosa typically affects hands or feet. This report details a rare case involving the entire left lower limb, highlighting its atypical presentation.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical case reporting
  • Rare disease research
  • Orthopedic pathology

Background:

  • Macrodystrophia lipomatosa is a rare congenital condition characterized by the progressive, localized overgrowth of adipose and fibrous tissue.
  • Previous literature predominantly documents cases affecting the extremities, particularly hands and feet.

Observation:

  • This report describes an exceptionally rare instance of macrodystrophia lipomatosa.
  • The condition manifested as the unilateral involvement of the entire left lower limb, from hip to foot.

Findings:

  • The affected limb exhibited significant enlargement due to the proliferation of mature adipocytes and fibrous tissue.
  • Diagnostic imaging confirmed the extensive lipomatous infiltration throughout the limb's structures.

Implications:

  • This case expands the known spectrum of macrodystrophia lipomatosa presentation.
  • It underscores the importance of considering atypical distributions in diagnosing rare congenital limb overgrowth disorders.
  • Further research into the pathomechanisms of varied presentations is warranted.

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