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GuidelineZeitschrift fur Rheumatologie2018

[Differential diagnostics of lipedema and lymphedema : A practical guideline].

U Wollina, B Heinig

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Guideline in Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2citing papers in PubMed
0.4field-weighted citation impact, top 33% of its field
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

U WollinaKlinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Städtisches Klinikum Dresden, Friedrichstr. 41, 01067, Dresden, Deutschland. uwe.wollina@klinikum-dresden.de.
B HeinigZentrum für Physikalische Therapie und Rehabilitationsmedizin, Städtisches Klinikum Dresden, Dresden, Deutschland.
Städtisches Klinikum Dresden · DE

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Lipedema is a symmetrical disorder of the subcutaneous adipose tissue that affects almost exclusively women in postpubescent age. The trinity of disfiguring hyperplastic adipose tissue of the proximal extremities, increasing pain over time and bruising is characteristic. Lymphedema can occur in both sexes and is differentiated into primary and secondary subtypes. Symmetry is not a prerequisite for diagnosis. Characteristic for lymphedema is the disproportion between lymphatic fluid and the capacity of lymphatic vessels. The most distal body parts are always more severely affected than proximal parts. In the initial phases lymphedema is painless but in advanced stages tension pain can occur. The combination of both disorders has been described; however, lipedema is not responsible for subsequent lymphedema in contrast to central obesity, which significantly increases the risk of lymphedema. The differential diagnosis is of utmost importance for a meaningful management.

Indexed as

LipedemaLymphedemaAdipose TissueDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleHumansMaleObesityHematomaLiposuctionObesityPainTreatment

Identifiers

PMID30280233
OpenAlexW2900069887

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