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== Definition ==
== Definition ==


The neck hump, also called buffalo hump, is a postural change that develops in the neck area due to different causes such as  [[Thoracic Hyperkyphosis|hyperkyphosis]], some of diseases, medications, [[obesity]] and genetic factors.  
The neck hump, also called buffalo hump, is a postural change that develops in the dorso-[[Cervical Anatomy|cervical]] area due to different causes such as  [[Thoracic Hyperkyphosis|hyperkyphosis]], some of diseases, medications, [[obesity]] and genetic factors.  


== Clinically Relevant Anatomy ==
== Clinically Relevant Anatomy ==
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== Aetiology ==
== Aetiology ==


# Cervical Lipodystrophy: Refers to a metabolic change seen in [[Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)|HIV]]-infected patients receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy. Due to lipohypertrophy, localized abnormal fat accumulation may occur in the dorso-cervical area. <ref>Carrese E, Morandi U, Stefani A, Aramini B. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221026121930402X#bib0020 Total thyroidectomy in HIV positive patient with buffalo hump and taurine neck]. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2019 Jan 1;61:64-6.</ref>
# Dowager’s hump: It refers to the curvature with a [[Cobb Angle|Cobb angle]] of more than 40 degrees in [[Thoracic Hyperkyphosis|hyperkyphosis]]. <ref name=":0">Chau C, Chu EC, Huang KH, Tam D, Cheung G. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10478669/ Remission of Dowager’s hump by manipulative correction of spinal alignment: a case report]. Journal of Medicine and Life. 2023 Jun;16(6):957.</ref> It can be due to muscle weakness or sensory deficits <ref>Chu EC, Wong AY. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8636150/ Cervicogenic dizziness in an 11-year-old girl: a case report]. Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics. 2021 Nov 26:111-6.</ref> and if left untreated can lead to functional limitations, increased risk of falls and vertebral fractures, and low quality of life. <ref name=":0" />
# [[Cushing's Syndrome]]
# [[Cushing's Syndrome]]
# [[Thoracic Hyperkyphosis|Hyperkyphosis]] (Dowager’s hump)
# Madelung's disease: Also known as Launois-Bensaude syndrome <ref>Jang N, Shin HW, Kim J, Yoon KC. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7644345/ A case report of Madelung’s disease. Archives of Craniofacial Surgery]. 2020 Oct;21(5):305.</ref>, is a rare disorder of adipose metabolism, and refers to the multiple, symmetrical lipomatosis / benign symmetric lipomatosis. <ref>Tsilivigkos C, Mastronikolis S, Lygeros S, Tsilimpoti D, Papadas T. [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ccr3.4288 Multiple symmetric lipomatosis (Madelung's disease) with symptoms and signs of hypertension, lipodystrophy, and dyspnea: A case report and literature review]. Clinical Case Reports. 2021 Jun;9(6):e04288.</ref><ref>Liu SZ, Zhou X, Wang YP, Liu Y, Song A. The Madelung’s disease and the buffalo hump sign. QJM: An International Journal of Medicine. 2020 Mar 1;113(3):219-.</ref> Nonencapsulated lipomas (fatty masses) can present in different parts of the body, including the neck. <ref>Nisi G, Sisti A. Madelung's disease. New England Journal of Medicine. 2016;374(6):572-.</ref>
# Postural Habits
# [[Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)|HIV]] infection
# Cervical Lipodystrophy
# [[Osteoporosis]]
# [[Osteoporosis]]
# Obesity
# Obesity

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Definition[edit | edit source]

The neck hump, also called buffalo hump, is a postural change that develops in the dorso-cervical area due to different causes such as hyperkyphosis, some of diseases, medications, obesity and genetic factors.

Clinically Relevant Anatomy[edit | edit source]

Aetiology[edit | edit source]

  1. Cervical Lipodystrophy: Refers to a metabolic change seen in HIV-infected patients receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy. Due to lipohypertrophy, localized abnormal fat accumulation may occur in the dorso-cervical area. [1]
  2. Dowager’s hump: It refers to the curvature with a Cobb angle of more than 40 degrees in hyperkyphosis. [2] It can be due to muscle weakness or sensory deficits [3] and if left untreated can lead to functional limitations, increased risk of falls and vertebral fractures, and low quality of life. [2]
  3. Cushing's Syndrome
  4. Madelung's disease: Also known as Launois-Bensaude syndrome [4], is a rare disorder of adipose metabolism, and refers to the multiple, symmetrical lipomatosis / benign symmetric lipomatosis. [5][6] Nonencapsulated lipomas (fatty masses) can present in different parts of the body, including the neck. [7]
  5. Osteoporosis
  6. Obesity
  7. Genetics

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Resources[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Carrese E, Morandi U, Stefani A, Aramini B. Total thyroidectomy in HIV positive patient with buffalo hump and taurine neck. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2019 Jan 1;61:64-6.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Chau C, Chu EC, Huang KH, Tam D, Cheung G. Remission of Dowager’s hump by manipulative correction of spinal alignment: a case report. Journal of Medicine and Life. 2023 Jun;16(6):957.
  3. Chu EC, Wong AY. Cervicogenic dizziness in an 11-year-old girl: a case report. Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics. 2021 Nov 26:111-6.
  4. Jang N, Shin HW, Kim J, Yoon KC. A case report of Madelung’s disease. Archives of Craniofacial Surgery. 2020 Oct;21(5):305.
  5. Tsilivigkos C, Mastronikolis S, Lygeros S, Tsilimpoti D, Papadas T. Multiple symmetric lipomatosis (Madelung's disease) with symptoms and signs of hypertension, lipodystrophy, and dyspnea: A case report and literature review. Clinical Case Reports. 2021 Jun;9(6):e04288.
  6. Liu SZ, Zhou X, Wang YP, Liu Y, Song A. The Madelung’s disease and the buffalo hump sign. QJM: An International Journal of Medicine. 2020 Mar 1;113(3):219-.
  7. Nisi G, Sisti A. Madelung's disease. New England Journal of Medicine. 2016;374(6):572-.