Macrodystrophia Lipomatosa: A Case Report and Relevant Anatomical Considerations.

J Belg Soc Radiol

Interventional Radiology Unit, Hospital Curry Cabral - Unidade Local de Saúde São José (ULS São José), Lisbon, Portugal; Nova Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.

Published: March 2024

Macrodactyly, a often congenital anomaly, entails abnormal enlargement of digits, predominantly affecting hands or feet, either in isolation or as part of a syndromic condition. The authors present a case of Macrodystrophia Lipomatosa (ML), a form of macrodactyly, in a 62-year-old patient, emphasizing macrodactyly manifestations through clinical and radiological assessments. Additionally, the authors explore anatomical aspects related to nerve distribution in affected digits, providing a comprehensive understanding of ML. Explore macrodactyly, emphasizing digits nerve plexus anatomy, which can reveal crucial clues for diagnosing a specific form of this anomaly.

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