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Feb 06
0

Regulation of Adipogenesis by Lymphatic Fluid Stasis Part I

By Catherine Seo | Biology, Inflammation / Biology | No Comments

This study tested the effect of slowing or stopping the flow of lymph fluid on fatty tissue formation and inflammation, and how these changes regulate the expression of fat differentiation genes.

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Feb 06
0

Lipedema: A Clinical Challenge Revisited

By Catherine Seo | Differential Diagnosis, Lipedema | No Comments

This article describes various diagnostic methods for differentiating lipedema from other causes of swollen legs, including lymphedema and obesity.

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Feb 06
0

Lipedema: A Review of the Literature

By Catherine Seo | Differential Diagnosis, Lipedema | No Comments

This article reviews the existing literature regarding epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, and management strategies for lipedema.

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Feb 06
0

Lymphedema Treatment Decreases Pain Intensity in Lipedema

By Catherine Seo | Lymphedema / Lipedema, Treatment | No Comments

This study found that lymphedema treatment significantly reduced pain intensity in lipedema patients.

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Feb 06
0

Lipedema is Associated with Increased Aortic Stiffness

By Catherine Seo | Differential Diagnosis / Comorbidity, Lipedema | No Comments

This research study uses echocardiography to compare the aortic stiffness of lipedema patients with that of healthy controls..

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Feb 06
0

Familial Sotos Syndrome Caused by a Novel Missense Mutation

By Catherine Seo | Comorbidity, Lipedema | No Comments

This paper presents a case report where a rare genetic disorder called Familial Sotos syndrome is associated with insulin-dependent diabetes, bronchial asthma, and severe lipedema.

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Feb 06
1

Direct Free Fatty Acid Uptake Into Human Adipocytes In Vivo

By Catherine Seo | Biology, Biology / Fat Cells | No Comments

This study tested whether direct uptake of circulating free fatty acids by fat cells occurs in vivo in overnight postabsorptive humans and, if so, whether there are regional differences in uptake between lean and obese women and men

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Feb 06
0

Microcannular Tumescent Liposuction in Advanced Lipedema and Dercum’s Disease

By Catherine Seo | Lipedema / Liposuction, Treatment | No Comments

This study evaluated the outcome and risks of tumescence liposuction in patients with advanced lipedema or Dercum’s disease.

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Feb 06
0

Differential Diagnosis of Lower Extremity Enlargement in Pediatric Patients

By Catherine Seo | Differential Diagnosis, Lymphedema | No Comments

This article explores the differential diagnoses of larger lower extremities in children who are often misdiagnosed as having lymphedema.

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Feb 06
0

High Resolution Unenhanced Computed Tomography in Patients with Swollen Legs

By Catherine Seo | Differential Diagnosis, Lymphedema / Imaging Methods | No Comments

This study evaluated the accuracy of computed tomography (CT) scans in distinguishing lymphedema from deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and lipodystrophy (lipedema).

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