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 almost exclusively affect females, and is presumably estrogen-requiring, as it often manifests at puberty.
This article provides an overview of lipedema, including symptoms and treatments, and distinguishes lipedema from other diseases.
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 limbs, such as venography or lymphangiography.
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.