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World J Clin Cases. Jan 7, 2022; 10(1): 361-370
Published online Jan 7, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i1.361
Published online Jan 7, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i1.361
Table 2 Baseline characteristics of 13 patients with MD treated with different interventions
Patient | Age, yr | Sex | DD | Tumor site | Comorbidities | Treatment | Follow up |
1[29] | 61 | Male | 4 yr | Mandible, elbows and abdominal area | HD, S, H, D | Alcohol abstinence, Medications to control blood pressure and blood sugar | The patient was in stable condition at follow-up 3 mo later |
2[8] | 69 | Male | 15 yr | Neck and shoulders | HD, IFH | Surgery on the right groin and Alcohol abstinence | After 1 yr follow-up, no recurrence of the right inguinal femoral hernia was found and no fat accumulation was found in the neck or other areas |
3[31] | 87 | Male | ND | Tongue | HD, RA | An incisional biopsy, alcohol abstinence observation | On follow-up 6 mo, the tongue findings were unchanged and no new growths were observed |
4[32] | 45 | Male | 5 mo | Neck | HD | Alcohol abstinence | After four mo, the patient claimed to experience increased cervical mobility. The size of the cervical mass was also reduced with the extended neck circumference reduced by 3.8 cm |
5[33] | 64 | Male | 20 yr | Posterior pharyngeal wall, neck, torso and upper extremities | HD, H, CRLD | Surgical removal of a mass on the posterior pharyngeal wall, alcohol abstinence | During follow-up examination in 1 wk, 2 wk, and 6 mo, further improvement of his swallowing, stertor, and voice were noted |
6[34] | 58 | Male | ND | Supraclavicular fossa and upper back | HD, AFL | Alcohol abstinence | ND |
7[35] | 56 | Female | ND | Neck, parotid glands, supraclavicular region and larynx | B, HC, HT, Impaired glucose tolerance | ND | ND |
8[36] | 59 | Male | 20 yr | Face and neck | HD, S | Deoxycholic Acid treatment and alcohol abstinence | Although significant growth of his lipomas was noted, he also showed markedly improved compression symptoms/pain and an increased range of motion of his neck |
9[37] | 45 | Male | 2 yr | Anterior cervical region, pre- and postauricular regions bilaterally, and back | HD, D, ACP | Two-step surgical treatment and alcohol abstinence | After 1 yr of follow-up, the final esthetic result was satisfactory |
10[38] | 38 | Male | 10 yr | Shoulders, arms and upper trunk | A | Avoid alcohol intake | No further progression of the lesions was observed during the 6-mo follow-up period |
11[39] | 45 | Male | 2 yr | Bilateral breast, upper back, deltoid areas, hips, and thighs | HD | Abstinence, liver protection, and anti-fibrosis agents | This patient was followed up every 6 mo and did not undergo surgical treatment. The condition is stable as of this writing |
12[40] | 65 | Female | ND | Macroglossia | ND | Bilateral partial glossectomy in two times | Improved initial symptoms one year after surgery |
13[41] | 72 | Male | ND | The breasts, abdomen, and roots of thighs | S, H | Hypotensive therapy and healthier lifestyle, and diet methods to improve the metabolic syndromePlastic surgery for liposuction of inguinal lipoma | ND |
- Citation: Yan YJ, Zhou SQ, Li CQ, Ruan Y. Diagnostic and surgical challenges of progressive neck and upper back painless masses in Madelung’s disease: A case report and review of literature. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10(1): 361-370
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v10/i1/361.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v10.i1.361