Lipedema-An update.
Dermatol Ther
; 32(2): e12805, 2019 03.
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ABSTRACT
Lipedema is a chronic disabilitating disease affecting the subcutaneous adipose tissue of the extremities in females during or after puberty. The disease is characterized by bilateral swelling of legs and/or arms, bruising, and pain. In contrast to lymphedema, the most distal parts remain unaffected. In contrast to obesity, patients with lipedema have a lower risk of diabetes mellitus. The pathogenesis is not well understood. However, hormonal factors seem to play a vital role, as it is an exclusively female disorder. The recent advantages in understanding and treating lipedema are reviewed.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Grasa Subcutánea
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Lipedema
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Female
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Humans
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En
Año:
2019
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Article