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World J Clin Cases. Nov 6, 2020; 8(21): 5474-5479
Published online Nov 6, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i21.5474
Benign symmetric lipomatosis (Madelung’s disease) with concomitant incarcerated femoral hernia: A case report
Bo Li, Zheng-Xing Rang, Jia-Cong Weng, Guo-Zuo Xiong, Xian-Peng Dai
Bo Li, Zheng-Xing Rang, Jia-Cong Weng, Guo-Zuo Xiong, Xian-Peng Dai, Department of Vascular and Hernia Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanhua University, Hengyang 421001, Hunan Province, China
Author contributions: Rang ZX collected the clinical data; Weng JC interpreted the imaging data of the patient; Xiong GZ obtained the pathological evidence; Li B drafted the manuscript; Dai XP reviewed the manuscript draft by Li B; All the authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Xian-Peng Dai, MD, Academic Research, Department of Vascular and Hernia Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanhua University, No. 35 Jiefang Avenue, Zhengxiang District, Hengyang 421001, Hunan Province, China. ppdaixianpeng@sina.com
Received: June 24, 2020
Peer-review started: June 24, 2020
First decision: August 21, 2020
Revised: September 4, 2020
Accepted: September 29, 2020
Article in press: September 29, 2020
Published online: November 6, 2020
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Secretive increase of intraperitoneal fat may be difficult to detect until the appearance of abdominal symptoms is observed. A conservative treatment strategy can be selectively adopted as long as the patient’s self-perceived quality-of-life is not affected.