Macrodystrophia lipomatosa
Macrodystrophia lipomatosa (MDL) is a rare congenital, but non-hereditary, form of localised gigantism of the fingers or toes. The hallmark of the condition is hypertrophy of all mesenchymal elements in the involved region, with a predominance of fibro-adipose tissue. A clinically subtle case of MDL...
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| Series: | South African Journal of Radiology |
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| author | Andrew J. van den Heever |
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| description | Macrodystrophia lipomatosa (MDL) is a rare congenital, but non-hereditary, form of localised gigantism of the fingers or toes. The hallmark of the condition is hypertrophy of all mesenchymal elements in the involved region, with a predominance of fibro-adipose tissue. A clinically subtle case of MDL is presented. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c872d955009c4fc590cb0fef36d0fadc2022-12-21T18:59:00ZengAOSISSouth African Journal of Radiology1027-202X2078-67782014-12-01182e1e410.4102/sajr.v18i2.667613Macrodystrophia lipomatosaAndrew J. van den Heever0Tuft and Partners Incorporated Radiologists, Cape TownMacrodystrophia lipomatosa (MDL) is a rare congenital, but non-hereditary, form of localised gigantism of the fingers or toes. The hallmark of the condition is hypertrophy of all mesenchymal elements in the involved region, with a predominance of fibro-adipose tissue. A clinically subtle case of MDL is presented.https://sajr.org.za/index.php/sajr/article/view/667 |
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| title | Macrodystrophia lipomatosa |
| title_full | Macrodystrophia lipomatosa |
| title_fullStr | Macrodystrophia lipomatosa |
| title_full_unstemmed | Macrodystrophia lipomatosa |
| title_short | Macrodystrophia lipomatosa |
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| url | https://sajr.org.za/index.php/sajr/article/view/667 |
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