@article {Heckmann:1 March 2000:1351-5101:243, author = "Heckmann, J.G.", author = "Kraus, B.", author = "Stefan, H.", author = "Neundorfer, B.", title = "Progressive muscle pain, weight gain, fatique and unusual body shape change", journal = "European Journal of Neurology", volume = "7", year = "1 March 2000", abstract = "Multiple symmetrical lipomatosis (MSL) is a rare syndrome characterized by symmetric unencapsulated lipomas around the axial region and frequently associated with neurological involvement, particularly myopathy and neuropathy (Klopstock et al., 1994). Here we present a typical image of a patient with MSL, explaining this disease for neurologists who might care for these patients in an average day at the neuromuscular consultation unit.", pages = "243-244(2)", url = "http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/bsc/ene/2000/00000007/00000002/art00054" }