| Title |
Lipedema: diagnostic and management challenges
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|---|---|
| Published in |
International Journal of Women's Health, August 2016
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| DOI | 10.2147/ijwh.s106227 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Anne Warren Peled, Elisabeth A Kappos |
| Abstract |
Lipedema is an uncommon disorder characterized by localized adiposity of the lower extremities, often occurring in females with a family history of the condition. The adiposity extends from hips to ankles and is typically unresponsive to weight loss. In addition to the aesthetic deformity, women also describe pain in the lower extremities, particularly with pressure, as well as easy bruising. Although the condition is well described, it is relatively rare and often misdiagnosed. The purpose of this review is to describe the initial evaluation and diagnosis of lipedema and discuss treatment options. |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 5 | 33% |
| United States | 2 | 13% |
| Germany | 1 | 7% |
| Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of | 1 | 7% |
| Unknown | 6 | 40% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 15 | 100% |
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| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 106 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Bachelor | 12 | 11% |
| Other | 8 | 8% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 8 | 8% |
| Researcher | 8 | 8% |
| Student > Master | 8 | 8% |
| Other | 20 | 19% |
| Unknown | 42 | 40% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 35 | 33% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 10 | 9% |
| Neuroscience | 4 | 4% |
| Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 3 | 3% |
| Unspecified | 3 | 3% |
| Other | 9 | 8% |
| Unknown | 42 | 40% |
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