Macrodystrophia lipomatosa with syndactyly

Authors

• Waleed S. Mahafza, Department of Radiology, Jordan University Hospital, PO Box 13785, Amman 11942, Jordan. Tel. +962 (777) 416312. Fax. +962 (6) 5353388. E-mail: wmahafza{at}hotmail.com
• Azmi A. Haroun
• Ahmed D. Abdul-Wahab
• Shaher T. Hadidi

Abstract

Macrodystrophia lipomatosa (MDL) is a rare form of congenital localized gigantism characterized by hypertrophy of all mesenchymal tissues of the affected digits, with particular overgrowth of fat. Syndactyly is a rare association. We report a case of MDL associated with syndactyly affecting the hand. We describe the characteristic radiographic and MRI findings that distinguish the abnormality from other causes of localized gigantism.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

1194

Last Page

1196

Recommended Citation

Mahafza, Waleed S.; Haroun, Azmi A.; Abdul-Wahab, Ahmed D.; and Hadidi, Shaher T. (2008) "Macrodystrophia lipomatosa with syndactyly," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 29: Iss. 8, Article 24.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.4440