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ArticleCureus2026

Madelung Disease Associated With Bilateral Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head: A Case Report of a Rare Disorder.

Ajay Kumar Metke, Sonali Kagne, David D Chandy

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Ajay Kumar MetkeDepartment of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Sir Harkisan Narottamdas (HN) Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Center, Mumbai, IND.
Sonali KagneDepartment of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Sir Harkisan Narottamdas (HN) Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Center, Mumbai, IND.
David D ChandyDepartment of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Sir Harkisan Narottamdas (HN) Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Center, Mumbai, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Madelung disease (MD) is a rare disorder of adipose tissue overgrowth characterized by symmetrical and progressive accumulation of nonencapsulated adipose tissue in the subcutaneous layer, mainly in the neck, arms, and upper back. In some cases, involvement of the torso, mammary area, and lower limbs is also reported. Typically painless, fat masses can cause negative effects like dysphagia, dysphonia, breathing challenges, and reduced neck mobility. The majority of individuals affected are men who consume alcohol excessively. Patients often opt for treatment for MD due to its cosmetic implications and metabolic complications. The disease's cause is not fully understood, making diagnosis and treatment challenging. Treatment is mainly surgical for cosmetic deformity or pressure symptoms.

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adipose tissue accumulationadipose tissue diseasesavascular necrosis of femurbenign lipomatosisbenign symmetric lipomatosisfat depositionmadelung’s disease

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PMID42359184
PMCPMC13291992

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