This article presents a series of pedigrees to support the proposition that lipedema is a genetic condition, distinct from obesity and associated with pain, tenderness, and bruising. Lipedema appears to…
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This article is a case study of a lipoedema patient whose symptoms worsened after undergoing varicose vein surgery, and discusses the risks of this procedure for lipoedema and lymphedema patients.
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This article provides an overview of lipedema, including symptoms and treatments, and distinguishes lipedema from other diseases.
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This article uses a case study to illustrate the tremendous functional gains that individuals with lipo-lymphedema can achieve with proper diagnosis, education, and treatment.
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This study tested the effects of a procedure called water jet-assisted liposuction (WAL) on a group of 30 lipoedema patients and found it to be a promising treatment. The study…
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This study examines the use of CT (computed tomography) scans in diagnosing lymphedema. CT may be helpful in distinguishing lymphedema from other conditions that also present as swelling in the…
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This article provides an overview of lipedema, including symptoms, treatments, and distinguishes lipedema from other conditions such as obesity and cellulite, which often present alongside lipedema.
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