Madelung's Disease as a Cause of Poor Balance: A Case Report-Madelung's Disease as a Cause of Poor Balance: A Case Report

Madelung's Disease as a Cause of Poor Balance: A Case Report

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This video discusses a case of a 64-year-old female with Madelung's disease, a rare metabolic condition characterized by the development of unencapsulated lipomas. The patient presented with poor balance and underwent a liver transplant. The redistribution of fat caused by the disease and the transplant contributed to an elevated center of gravity, leading to her balance issues. Physical therapy was recommended to improve her functional balance. Overall, this case highlights the importance of considering body morphology when evaluating patients with balance problems and the potential benefits of physical therapy in managing such cases.

Keywords

Madelung's disease

lipomas

metabolic condition

liver transplant

balance problems