Abstract
Three cases of multiple symmetrical lipomatosis (Madelung's disease) are described occurring in three male alcoholics presenting to a Gastroenterology Unit. The patients all had the characteristic development and distribution of multiple lipomata and the later occurrence of a severe progressive peripheral neuropathy. Two patients had alcohol related liver disease.
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Paul D. Frankish
Both authors formerly Public Health Officers, Eastern Sydney Area Public Health Unit Previously general practitioner, Orange NSW, Australia.