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Preferred term

Lipedema  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Disorder of adipose tissue characterized by symmetric and bilateral enlargement of the lower extremities due to abnormal deposition of SUBCUTANEOUS FAT often in obese women. It is associated with HEMATOMA, pain and may progress to secondary LYMPHEDEMA which is known as lipolymphedema. Lipedema with secondary LYMPHEDEMA involvement.

Entry terms

  • Lipoedema

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-CC9898M2-4

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