Friday, April 25, 2014

Rare diseases :1

Madelung disease aka Benign symmetric lipomatosis :
It is a rare condition which   is characterized by growth of fatty symmetric masses around neck ,upper arms and facial area.
This disease can cause the  disfigurement of face .
The disease itself has a high male  predilection and can be  associated with serious respiratory conditions such as severe obstructive sleep apnea.

Photo Courtsey of : Google images




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