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ArticleIJU case reports2026

Madelung Disease of the Scrotal Region: A Case Report.

Kazuki Kokura, Akihiro Kanematsu, Hideki Morisaki, Yasuhiro Shinkai, Takashi Yamasaki, Kenichiro Kawai, Masao Kakibuchi, Seiichi Hirota, Shingo Yamamoto

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Kazuki KokuraDepartment of Urology Hyogo Medical University Nishinomiya Japan.
Akihiro KanematsuDepartment of Urology Hyogo Medical University Nishinomiya Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0669-8986
Hideki MorisakiDepartment of Plastic Surgery Hyogo Medical University Nishinomiya Japan.
Yasuhiro ShinkaiDepartment of Urology Hyogo Medical University Nishinomiya Japan.
Takashi YamasakiDepartment of Surgical Pathology Hyogo Medical University Nishinomiya Japan.
Kenichiro KawaiDepartment of Plastic Surgery Hyogo Medical University Nishinomiya Japan.
Masao KakibuchiDepartment of Plastic Surgery Hyogo Medical University Nishinomiya Japan.
Seiichi HirotaDepartment of Surgical Pathology Hyogo Medical University Nishinomiya Japan.
Shingo YamamotoDepartment of Urology Hyogo Medical University Nishinomiya Japan.

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Abstract

Introduction: Madelung disease is a rare disorder characterized by symmetrical fat accumulation, typically around the neck, shoulders, and trunk. Case Presentation: A 56-year-old man presented for 10-month history of dysuria and painless swelling of the lower abdomen and scrotum. A large scrotal mass completely buried the penis, and cranially displaced both testes. Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging suggested a well differentiated liposarcoma but whole-body computed tomography revealed symmetrical fat accumulation in the upper body trunk, raising suspicion of Madelung disease. Biopsy of the mass confirmed a benign lipoma. Excision of a 664 g lipoma improved the patient's penile configuration, enabling him to urinate in a standing position. Conclusion: Madelung disease in the scrotal region is rare, only nine cases reported to date. However, it should be considered when bilateral symmetrical fat accumulation is present because a correct diagnosis has a decisive impact on treatment strategy.

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Madelung diseasemultiple symmetric lipomatosisscrotum

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PMCPMC12765589

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