This is a Lipoedema Fact Sheet aimed at educating General Practitioners.
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This is a review article of the available literature about lipedema. Epidemiology, clinical manifestations of lipedema, diagnosis, complementary tests, pathology and pathophysiology, and therapy options are described.
This article discusses the potential diagnosis of lipedema with respect to women whose bodies are becoming continually more pear-shaped (heavier lower half of the body).
This article introduces lipedema and describes the epidemiology, clinical presentation and various stages, pathophysiology, current treatments and future treatments of the disease.
This letter to the editor points out that photographs of an obese-looking person in a previous issue show lipedema instead of lymphedema. The author asks why a lympangiography and MRI were performed when the correct diagnosis could have been made by physical examination.
This article offers an overview of lipedema and the need for greater awareness about the disease.
This article will help physicians and nurses to enhance their knowledge about lipedema particularly with respect to establishing a differential diagnosis from similar conditions.
This comprehensive guide for lipedema and lymphedema provides information about both conditions, treatment options, and possible results for patients with good outcomes.
Lipedema patients can use this synopsis to learn more about their disease, and to help them understand and evaluate the various therapeutic options available to treat lipedema.
This article describes how the gravitational and physiological effects of fluid accumulation in the lower half of the body cause edema.