This patient with diffuse, nonencapsulated fatty deposits is most likely to have a history of which one of the following?
Correct Answer: Alcohol dependency
Description: Answer A. Alcohol dependencyMadelung's disease (also known as benign symmetric lipomatosis) is a rare disorder of unknown cause and was the diagnosis in this case. Up to 90% of patients have a history of chronic alcoholism, and there is a strong male predominance.
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