The Journal of Laryngology & Otology

Table of Contents - February 1999 - Volume 113, Issue 02  

Clinical Records

Dercum's disease (adiposis dolorosa)

P. H. Reecea1 c1, M. Wyatta1 and P. O'Flynna1

a1 Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Royal National Throat, Nose, and Ear Hospital, Gray's Inn Road, London, UK.

Abstract

Dercum's disease (adiposis dolorosa) is a rare condition characterized by progressively painful fatty deposits, usually, in menopausal women with obesity, asthenia and mental phenomena. We report a case of a 48-year-old woman with recurrent neck swelling and pain in the neck and parotid region, and a review of management of this uncommon problem.

(Accepted November 16 1998)

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c1 Address for correspondence: Mr. P. H. Reece, 14 Stanwick Road, London W14 8UH.

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