Lipoedema: From Clinical Presentation to Therapy

Lipoedema: From Clinical Presentation to Therapy. A Review of the Literature

Langendoen SI, Habbema L, Nijsten TEC, Neuman HAM; 2009

Synopsis: This article provides a comprehensive review of the lipoedema literature, including clinical presentation, historical classifications, differential diagnosis, and various therapy options.

Abstract: Lipoedema is an infrequently recognized disorder in women. Lipoedema is characterized by bilateral enlargement of the legs due to abnormal depositions of subcutaneous fat associated with often mild oedema. There is substantial variability in disease severity. The diagnosis should be made as early as possible to prevent complications of the disorder, which is associated with increasing functional and cosmetic morbidity. This review describes clinical manifestations, pathogenesis, technical investigations, management and therapies of lipoedema, with the aim of optimizing management and care of patients with lipoedema.

Keywords: lipoedema, lipedema, literature review, clinical presentation, diagnosis, management, liposuction, pathophysiology, treatment

PubMed Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19785610
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APA Citation: Langendoen, S., Habbema, L., Nijsten, T., & Neumann, H. (2009). Lipoedema: from clinical presentation to therapy. A review of the literature. British Journal Of Dermatology, 161(5), 980-986. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2009.09413.x

AMA Citation: Langendoen S, Habbema L, Nijsten T, Neumann H. Lipoedema: from clinical presentation to therapy. A review of the literature. British Journal of Dermatology. 2009;161(5):980-986. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2009.09413.x.