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Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis (Madelung Disease) in a Large Canadian Family With the Mitochondrial MTTK c.8344A>G Variant
1 Jan 2018
Abstract excerpt
Background. Multiple symmetric lipomatosis (MSL), also known as Madelung disease, is a rare adult-onset disorder characterized by benign lipomatosis usually localized to the nuchal and upper thoracic region. A subset of these patients has germline variants in mitochondrial DNA. Methods. Three siblings of Northern European descent with MSL were assessed initially and provided whole blood for DNA analysis. Family...
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