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Lipedema: A Commonly Misdiagnosed Fat Disorder

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Title
Lipedema: A Commonly Misdiagnosed Fat Disorder
Abstract
Lipedema is a fat disorder that is often misdiagnosed. It was first identified at the Mayo Clinic in 1940, but medical schools do not include it in their curriculum and is therefore poorly understood. It presents as disproportionate and symmetrical accumulations of fat (bilateral), which is often accompanied by orthostatic edema. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial, as the disease is progressive and can lead to immobility as well as a significant decrease in the quality of life. Lipedema differs from obesity because it does not respond to diet and exercise. This article gives you a glimpse into what lipedema is about and will help you identify some differences between lipedema and lymphedema. It will also help you identify which surgical procedures have been successful in treating the disease.
Publication
Plastic Surgical Nursing: Official Journal of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses
Volume
40
Issue
2
Pages
106-109
Date
2020 Apr/Jun
Journal Abbr
Plast Surg Nurs
Language
eng
ISSN
1550-1841
Short Title
Lipedema
Library Catalog
PubMed
Citation
Caruana, M. (2020). Lipedema: A Commonly Misdiagnosed Fat Disorder. Plastic Surgical Nursing: Official Journal of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses, 40(2), 106–109. https://doi.org/10.1097/PSN.0000000000000316