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Lipedema: an overview of its clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment of the disproportional fatty deposition syndrome - systematic review.

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Title
Lipedema: an overview of its clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment of the disproportional fatty deposition syndrome - systematic review.
Abstract
Lipedema is a disproportionate, symmetrical fatty swelling characterized by pain and bruising existing almost exclusively among women. We undertook a systematic review of the available literature about lipedema, given the lack of knowledge and little evidence about this disorder especially among obesity experts. Diagnosis of lipedema is usually based on clinical features. Symmetrical edema in the lower limbs with fatty deposits located to hips and thighs usually appears at puberty and often affects several members of the same family. Main disorders considered for differential diagnosis are lymphedema, obesity, lipohypertrophy and phlebedema. Treatment protocols comprise conservative (decongestive lymphatic therapy) and surgical (liposuction) approaches. Early diagnosis and treatment are mandatory for this disorder otherwise gradual enlargement of fatty deposition causes impaired mobility and further comorbidities like arthrosis and lymphatic insufficiency.
Publication
Clinical obesity
Volume
2
Issue
3-4
Pages
86-95
Date
2012 Jun
Journal Abbr
Clin Obes
Language
eng
ISSN
1758-8103 1758-8103
Rights
© 2012 The Authors. Clinical Obesity © 2012 International Association for the Study of Obesity.
Extra
Place: England
Citation
Forner-Cordero, I., Szolnoky, G., Forner-Cordero, A., & Kemény, L. (2012). Lipedema: an overview of its clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment of the  disproportional fatty deposition syndrome - systematic review. Clinical Obesity, 2(3–4), 86–95. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1758-8111.2012.00045.x