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Pham Thi Viet Dung1, Tran Thiet Son2, Truong Quoc Son3
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Bach Mai Hospital, Hanoi, Viet Nam; Faculty of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Viet Nam; Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hanoi Medical University Hospital, Hanoi, Viet Nam.
Introduction And Importance:
Madelung disease is a rare condition of unknown etiology, characterized by large masses of subcutaneous fat in the upper body bilaterally. It rarely affects the lower extremities and genital region.
Case Presentation:
Here, we report a patient with Donhouser's type III Madelung's disease. A 47-year-old male patient presented with a giant fatty scrotal tumor that caused deformation of the scrotum and penis, made it difficult to perform daily activities, and hindered sexual activity. The adipose tumor was completely removed using a midline scrotal incision. The scrotum was reconstructed with bilateral anterior and posterior scrotal skin flaps. The excess skin was cut into a wedge shape between the anterior and posterior scrotal regions.
Clinical Discussion:
At 3 months postoperatively, the scrotum was normal in shape and size, and the patient was able to perform personal activities and normal sexual activity. The surgical options, lipectomy results, and experiences drawn from the clinical cases have been discussed.
Conclusion:
Giant scrotal lipomas are very rare in Madelung's disease. Lipectomy and scrotal reconstruction are required. Wedge-shaped scrotal skin excision in the midsection on each side of the scrotum removes excess skin, which could restore the shape and function of the penis and scrotum.
