Macrodystrophia lipomatosa

Case contributed by David Pryde
Diagnosis possible

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Case Discussion

Macrodystrophia lipomatosa is a rare form of localized gigantism and characterized by a marked increase of all mesenchymal elements. This is dominated by adipose tissue in a fine fibrous network involving periosteum, bone marrow, nerve sheath, muscle, and subcutaneous tissue.

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