Research progress of lipoedema

Abstract

Abstract: Lipoedema is an uncommon disease disorder characterized by bilateral enlargement of the legs due to abnormal depositions of subcutaneous fat and essentially affects females. The disease has been reported with genetic tendency and can also be affected by hormone level of the host. Lipoedema has characteristic clinical manifestations, like pain, easy bruising and “cuff sign”. In clinical, main diseases considered for differential diagnosis are lymphedema, obesity, Dercum's disease and chronic venous disease. Management of lipoedema includes psychological health education, weight loss, conservative treatment and operative treatment. There are increasing reports supporting liposuction using super tumescent local anesthesia and vibrating cannulas as the preferred surgical option.

Key words: lipoedema, fatty deposition, differential diagnosis, liposuction

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WANG Li-quan, LONG Xiao. Research progress of lipoedema[J]. Basic & Clinical Medicine, 2021, 41(3): 438-441.

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