Genética e fisiopatologia

Genes, tecido adiposo, inflamação, hormônios e biomarcadores. 145 artigos nesta área.

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Lipedema: Progress, Challenges, and the Road Ahead

Lipedema is a chronic and progressive disease that predominantly affects women, characterized by a disproportionate increase in subcutaneous adipose tissue (AT), particularly in the lower limbs. It is associated with significant…

Cifarelli V · Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity · 27 mai 2025

[Searching for Evidence: A Systematic Review of the Pathology of Lipoedema]

Lipoedema is a symmetrically localised, painful hypertrophy of subcutaneous adipose tissue in the extremities with marked disproportion to the trunk, and almost exclusively affects females. Despite being first described over 80…

Funke S et al. · Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, plastische Chirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Handchirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Mikrochirurgie der Peripheren Nerven und Gefasse : Organ der V... · 20 nov 2023

[Current review of factors in the stem cell donor that influence the regenerative potential of adipose tissue-derived stem cells]

Regenerative therapies like cell-assisted lipotransfer or preclinical experimental studies use adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ASCs) as the main therapeutic agent. But there are also factors depending on the clinical donor…

Kuhlmann C et al. · Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, plastische Chirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Handchirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Mikrochirurgie der Peripheren Nerven und Gefasse : Organ der V... · 8 dez 2020

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Lipedema research (2000-2025): a global bibliometric analysis with evidence of an emerging immunological paradigm

The aim of this study was to characterize global scientific output on lipedema from 2000 to 2025 and identify emerging thematic trends, with emphasis on the emergence of immunological research. Publications indexed in Google…

Amato ACM, Amato JLS, Benitti DA · Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) · 16 out 2026

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Narrative Review of Pathogenetic Mechanisms and Diagnostic Biomarkers in Adipose Tissue Remodelling and Adipokine Dysregulation in Lipedema

Aim: This narrative review summarises evidence on pathogenetic mechanisms of adipose tissue remodelling and adipokine dysregulation in lipedema, focusing on adipocyte hypertrophy and hyperplasia, fibrosis, microcirculatory and…

Sierawska O, Dudzińska W · Current issues in molecular biology · 7 out 2026

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Evaluation of Serum Irisin, Leptin, Adiponectin, Resistin, and Galectin-3 Levels and Their Relationship with Ultrasonographic Subcutaneous Fat Thickness in Patients with Lipedema

The aim of this study was to compare serum adiponectin, leptin, resistin, irisin, and galectin-3 levels between patients with lipedema and healthy controls, and to examine their relationship with subcutaneous adipose tissue…

Şahingöz Bakırcı E, Demir Karakılıç G, Kaymak E · Aesthetic plastic surgery · 28 set 2026

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Inflammatory Profile of Lipedema: A Comparative Evaluation with Obese and Normal-Weight Women

Lipedema is a chronic disorder characterized by disproportionate subcutaneous fat accumulation and pain, with an incompletely understood inflammatory component. It remains unclear whether this inflammatory profile is…

Şahingöz Bakırcı E, Demir Karakılıç G · Hormone and metabolic research = Hormon- und Stoffwechselforschung = Hormones et metabolisme · 30 jun 2026

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Inflammatory Markers in Lipedema: A Comparative Analysis of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio, Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio, and Mean Platelet Volume

BACKGROUND/AIM: Although various distinctive morphological features such as hyperproliferation of adipocytes, fibrosis, and inflammation have been described in the progression of lipedema, the underlying mechanisms of these…

Cagliyan Turk A, Erden E, Borman P · Lymphatic research and biology · 9 jun 2026

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Vascular changes and their implications in lipedema

Lipedema is a chronic, multifactorial disorder characterized by connective tissue dysregulation, in which vascular dysfunction plays a significant role. Lipedema manifests as symmetrical, painful accumulation of adipose tissue,…

Al-Ghadban S et al. · Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 8 mai 2026

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Changes in Vascular, Lymphatic, Inflammatory, and Lipid Mediators During a 7-Month Calorie-Restricted Low-Carbohydrate, High-Fat Dietary Intervention in Women with Lipedema: A Preliminary Prospective Study

Background/Objectives: Lipedema is a chronic adipose tissue disorder characterized by disproportionate fat accumulation, pain, microvascular dysfunction, and low-grade inflammation. Although low-carbohydrate, high-fat (LCHF)…

Chachaj A et al. · Nutrients · 28 abr 2026

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New Frontiers in modeling the lipedema microenvironment in vitro

Lipedema is a chronic and often debilitating adipose tissue disorder that primarily affects women. The disease is characterized by disproportionate and symmetrical accumulation of subcutaneous fat in the extremities. Despite the…

Soni K, Abbott RD · Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 21 abr 2026

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The role of extracellular vesicles in the context of (inter-)cellular communication contributing to adipose tissue dysfunction in lipedema

Lipedema is a chronic, female-predominant disorder of subcutaneous adipose tissue characterized by disproportionate fat expansion, pain, and fibrosis. Despite its high prevalence, the cellular mechanisms underlying lipedema…

Morawitz KH, Gross JC · Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 31 mar 2026

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Lipedema and Dynapenia: Inflammatory Myosteatosis as a Mechanistic Link Between Tissue Expansion and Muscle Dysfunction

Lipedema is a chronic, progressive adipose tissue disorder characterized by disproportionate subcutaneous fat accumulation, pain, edema, and resistance to conventional weight-loss strategies. Although traditionally conceptualized…

Viana DPdC, Invitti AL, Schor E · International journal of molecular sciences · 1 mar 2026

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Epigenetic alterations of AKT1 orchestrate a metabolic reprogramming in advanced lipedema: translational insights from an integrated multi-omics study

lipedema is a chronic, progressive adipose disorder predominantly affecting women, characterized by painful, symmetrical subcutaneous fat accumulation, and typically resistant to lifestyle interventions. The pathophysiology of…

Santella B et al. · Journal of translational medicine · 24 jan 2026

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Dietary Inflammatory Index and Mediterranean Diet Score are associated with systemic inflammation in women with lipedema

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Lipedema is a chronic adipose tissue disorder characterized by disproportionate fat accumulation, pain, and low-grade systemic inflammation, primarily affecting women. This study investigated the…

Tel Adıgüzel K et al. · International journal of obesity (2005) · 27 nov 2025

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Tirzepatide as a Potential Disease-Modifying Therapy in Lipedema: A Narrative Review on Bridging Metabolism, Inflammation, and Fibrosis

Lipedema is a chronic, progressive adipose tissue disorder that affects up to 10% of women and is characterized by disproportionate lower-limb fat accumulation, pain, edema, and resistance to conventional weight-loss approaches.…

Viana DPdC, Invitti AL, Schor E · International journal of molecular sciences · 5 nov 2025

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New Perspectives on the Use of Resveratrol in the Treatment of Metabolic and Estrogen-Dependent Conditions Through Hormonal Modulation and Anti-Inflammatory Effects

Estrogen-dependent conditions, such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, lipedema, polycystic ovary syndrome, and breast cancer, are intimately involved with hormonal changes related to estrogen and their receptors. These conditions…

Renke G et al. · Current issues in molecular biology · 27 ago 2025

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Menopause as a Critical Turning Point in Lipedema: The Estrogen Receptor Imbalance, Intracrine Estrogen, and Adipose Tissue Dysfunction Model

Lipedema is a chronic, estrogen-sensitive adipose tissue disorder characterized by disproportionate subcutaneous fat accumulation, fibrosis, inflammation, and resistance to fat mobilization. Despite its high prevalence, lipedema…

Pinto da Costa Viana D, Caseri Câmara L, Borges Palau R · International journal of molecular sciences · 23 jul 2025

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Lipoedema

Lipoedema is a disease that affects women and is characterised by an abnormal accumulation of fatty tissue, with pain and a feeling of heaviness in the lower limbs. Approximately 30 % of patients also have involvement of the…

Ekerhovd IW et al. · Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke · 23 jun 2025

Lipedema: Progress, Challenges, and the Road Ahead

Lipedema is a chronic and progressive disease that predominantly affects women, characterized by a disproportionate increase in subcutaneous adipose tissue (AT), particularly in the lower limbs. It is associated with significant…

Cifarelli V · Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity · 27 mai 2025

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Lipedema: A Disease Triggered by M2 Polarized Macrophages?

Background/Objectives: Lipedema is a progressive disease that results in the bilateral and symmetrical accumulation of subcutaneous fat in the legs and/or arms, affecting almost exclusively women. Methods: A comprehensive review…

Grewal T, Kempa S, Buechler C · Biomedicines · 23 fev 2025

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Efficacy and Safety of TANIT Platform Combining Dampened Bioactive Current and Functional Dermal Stimulation for the Treatment of Adipose Tissue in Patients with Stage I or II Lipedema

Purpose: The study's main objective was to assess the efficacy and safety of TANIT, a platform combining functional dermal stimulation with damped bioactive current and mechanical stimulation to reduce adipose tissue (AT) in…

Casart Quintero YC et al. · Photobiomodulation, photomedicine, and laser surgery · 7 fev 2025

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Understanding Adipose Tissue Dysfunction

Diseases affecting adipose tissue (AT) function include obesity, lipodystrophy, and lipedema, among others. Both a lack of and excess AT are associated with increased risk for developing diseases including type 2 diabetes…

Blüher M · Journal of obesity & metabolic syndrome · 30 dez 2024

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Transcriptomics of Subcutaneous Tissue of Lipedema Identified Differentially Expressed Genes Involved in Adipogenesis, Inflammation, and Pain

Lipedema is a disease typically affecting women with a symmetrical, painful fat distribution disorder, which is hypothesized to be caused by impaired adipogenesis, inflammation, and extracellular matrix remodeling, leading to…

Streubel MK et al. · Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 8 nov 2024

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Lipedematous scalp and lipedematous alopecia: a narrative review

Lipedematous scalp (LS) and lipedematous alopecia (LA) are uncommon conditions with an unclear cause. Over the past century, about 115 cases have been documented in the literature. It is unknown if these disorders are indeed so…

Koç Yıldırım S · Archives of dermatological research · 26 out 2024

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Lipomatoses

Lipomatoses are benign proliferation of adipose tissue. Lipomas (benign fat tumors) are the most common component of lipomatosis. They may be unique or multiple, encapsulated or not, subcutaneous or sometimes visceral. In some…

Dupuis H et al. · Annales d'endocrinologie · 12 jun 2024

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TRPV4-Expressing Tissue-Resident Macrophages Regulate the Function of Collecting Lymphatic Vessels via Thromboxane A2 Receptors in Lymphatic Muscle Cells

TRPV4 channels are critical regulators of blood vascular function and have been shown to be dysregulated in many disease conditions in association with inflammation and tissue fibrosis. These are key features in the…

Schulz ME et al. · bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology · 23 mai 2024

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The Expression of Adipogenic Marker Is Significantly Increased in Estrogen-Treated Lipedema Adipocytes Differentiated from Adipose Stem Cells In Vitro

Lipedema is a chronic, idiopathic, and painful disease characterized by an excess of adipose tissue in the extremities. The goal of this study is to characterize the gene expression of estrogen receptors (ERα and ERβ), G…

Al-Ghadban S et al. · Biomedicines · 9 mai 2024

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Is the endotoxin-complement cascade the major driver in lipedema?

Lipedema is a poorly understood disorder of adipose tissue characterized by abnormal but symmetrical deposition of subcutaneous white adipose tissue (WAT) in proximal extremities. Here, we propose that the underlying cause for…

Kruglikov IL, Scherer PE · Trends in endocrinology and metabolism: TEM · 29 abr 2024

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Author Correction: Aldo-keto reductase 1C2 (AKR1C2) as the second gene associated to non-syndromic primary lipedema: investigating activating mutation or overexpression as causative factors

Correction to: Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023; 27 (6 Suppl): 127-136-DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202312_34697 After publication and following some post-publication concerns, the authors have applied the following corrections to the…

Kaftalli J et al. · European review for medical and pharmacological sciences · 1 mar 2024

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Expression of Concern

The Editor in Chief and the Publisher are issuing an expression of concern to alert readers to the fact that the Special Issue titled "Omics sciences in the personalization of diagnosis and therapy" and, in particular, the…

Listed NA · European review for medical and pharmacological sciences · 1 jan 2024

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Aldo-keto reductase 1C2 (AKR1C2) as the second gene associated to non-syndromic primary lipedema: investigating activating mutation or overexpression as causative factors

Lipedema is a debilitating chronic condition predominantly affecting women, characterized by the abnormal accumulation of fat in a symmetrical, bilateral pattern in the extremities, often coinciding with hormonal imbalances.…

Kaftalli J et al. · European review for medical and pharmacological sciences · 1 dez 2023

[Searching for Evidence: A Systematic Review of the Pathology of Lipoedema]

Lipoedema is a symmetrically localised, painful hypertrophy of subcutaneous adipose tissue in the extremities with marked disproportion to the trunk, and almost exclusively affects females. Despite being first described over 80…

Funke S et al. · Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, plastische Chirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Handchirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Mikrochirurgie der Peripheren Nerven und Gefasse : Organ der V... · 20 nov 2023

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Enhanced Angiogenesis in HUVECs Preconditioned with Media from Adipocytes Differentiated from Lipedema Adipose Stem Cells In Vitro

Lipedema is a connective tissue disorder characterized by increased dilated blood vessels (angiogenesis), inflammation, and fibrosis of the subcutaneous adipose tissue. This project aims to gain insights into the angiogenic…

Al-Ghadban S et al. · International journal of molecular sciences · 1 set 2023

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[Lipedema pain-the neglected symptom]

Pain, which is a central characteristic of lipedema, allows differentiation from other fat tissue diseases. The analysis of the multiple aspects of pain beyond a quantification of pain scale scores could make molecular disease…

Hucho T · Dermatologie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 12 jul 2023

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A Comparative Analysis to Dissect the Histological and Molecular Differences among Lipedema, Lipohypertrophy and Secondary Lymphedema

Lipedema, lipohypertrophy and secondary lymphedema are three conditions characterized by disproportionate subcutaneous fat accumulation affecting the extremities. Despite the apparent similarities and differences among their…

von Atzigen J et al. · International journal of molecular sciences · 20 abr 2023

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The role of MTHFR polymorphisms in the risk of lipedema

This study examines the role of MTHFR gene polymorphism (rs1801133) in women with lipedema (LIPPY) body composition parameters compared to a control group (CTRL). We carried out a study on a sample of 45 LIPPY and 50 women as a…

Gualtieri P et al. · European review for medical and pharmacological sciences · 1 fev 2023

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Lipedema Research-Quo Vadis?

When studying the current literature, one might get the impression that lipedema is a "modern" disease, with increasing incidence and augmenting prevalence throughout Western countries during the last decade. However, a quick…

Ernst AM et al. · Journal of personalized medicine · 31 dez 2022

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Genome-wide association study of a lipedema phenotype among women in the UK Biobank identifies multiple genetic risk factors

Lipedema is a common disorder characterized by excessive deposition of subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) in the legs, hips, and buttocks, mainly occurring in adult women. Although it appears to be heritable, no specific genes…

Klimentidis YC et al. · European journal of human genetics : EJHG · 16 nov 2022

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Pathophysiology of cellulite: Possible involvement of selective endotoxemia

The most relevant hallmarks of cellulite include a massive protrusion of superficial adipose tissue into the dermis, reduced expression of the extracellular glycoprotein fibulin-3, and an unusually high presence of MUSE cells in…

Kruglikov IL, Scherer PE · Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity · 26 out 2022

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Multi-Level Analysis of Adipose Tissue Reveals the Relevance of Perivascular Subpopulations and an Increased Endothelial Permeability in Early-Stage Lipedema

Lipedema is a chronic, progressive disease of adipose tissue with unknown etiology. Based on the relevance of the stromal vascular fraction (SVF) cell population in lipedema, we performed a thorough characterization of…

Strohmeier K et al. · Biomedicines · 18 mai 2022

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A Distinct Cytokine Profile and Stromal Vascular Fraction Metabolic Status without Significant Changes in the Lipid Composition Characterizes Lipedema

Lipedema is an adipose tissue disorder characterized by the disproportionate increase of subcutaneous fat tissue in the lower and/or upper extremities. The underlying pathomechanism remains unclear and no molecular biomarkers to…

Wolf S et al. · International journal of molecular sciences · 24 mar 2021

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Growth, body composition, and endocrine issues in Williams syndrome

Williams syndrome is a multisystem disorder caused by a microdeletion on chromosome 7q. Throughout infancy, childhood, and adulthood, abnormalities in body composition and in multiple endocrine axes may arise for individuals with…

Stanley TL, Leong A, Pober BR · Current opinion in endocrinology, diabetes, and obesity · 1 fev 2021

[Current review of factors in the stem cell donor that influence the regenerative potential of adipose tissue-derived stem cells]

Regenerative therapies like cell-assisted lipotransfer or preclinical experimental studies use adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ASCs) as the main therapeutic agent. But there are also factors depending on the clinical donor…

Kuhlmann C et al. · Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, plastische Chirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Handchirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Mikrochirurgie der Peripheren Nerven und Gefasse : Organ der V... · 8 dez 2020

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3D Spheroids Derived from Human Lipedema ASCs Demonstrated Similar Adipogenic Differentiation Potential and ECM Remodeling to Non-Lipedema ASCs In Vitro

The growth and differentiation of adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ASCs) is stimulated and regulated by the adipose tissue (AT) microenvironment. In lipedema, both inflammation and hypoxia influence the expansion and…

Al-Ghadban S et al. · International journal of molecular sciences · 7 nov 2020

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Cause and management of lipedema-associated pain

Lipedema is a painful, underdiagnosed adipose tissue disorder, characterized by symmetrical swelling of the extremities due to subcutaneous fat deposition in the buttocks, thighs, legs, and arms, sparing the most distal part of…

Aksoy H, Karadag AS, Wollina U · Dermatologic therapy · 12 out 2020

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The MMP14-caveolin axis and its potential relevance for lipoedema

Lipoedema is associated with widespread adipose tissue expansion, particularly in the proximal extremities. The mechanisms that drive the development of lipoedema are unclear. In this Perspective article, we propose a new model…

Kruglikov IL, Joffin N, Scherer PE · Nature reviews. Endocrinology · 13 ago 2020

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The role of IL-6 gene polymorphisms in the risk of lipedema

Lipedema is a disorder of adipose tissue characterized by abnormal subcutaneous fat deposition, leading to swelling and enlargement of the lower limbs and trunk. The aim of this study was to evaluate the lipedema phenotype by…

Di Renzo L et al. · European review for medical and pharmacological sciences · 1 mar 2020

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Lymphatic Vasculature in Energy Homeostasis and Obesity

Obesity is a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Body mass is regulated by the balance between energy uptake and energy expenditure. The etiology of obesity is determined by multiple factors including genetics,…

Ho Y, Srinivasan RS · Frontiers in physiology · 22 jan 2020

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[Lipedema - basics and current hypothesis of pathomechanism]

Lipoedema is a painful, chronic progressive disorder of adipose tissue, characterised by symmetrical swelling of the lower and/or upper limbs. Due to a lack of awareness, lipoedema is frequently misdiagnosed. However, accurate…

Wiedner M, Aghajanzadeh D, Richter DF · Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, plastische Chirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Handchirurgie : Organ der Deutschsprachigen Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Mikrochirurgie der Peripheren Nerven und Gefasse : Organ der V... · 8 jan 2019

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Pilot study: whole body manual subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) therapy improved pain and SAT structure in women with lipedema

Background Lipedema is a common painful subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) disorder in women affecting the limbs. SAT therapy is a manual therapy to improve soft tissue quality. Objective Determine if SAT therapy improves pain and…

Herbst KL, Ussery C, Eekema A · Hormone molecular biology and clinical investigation · 20 set 2017

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Pathophysiological dilemmas of lipedema

Lipedema is a common, but often underdiagnosed masquerading disease of obesity, which almost exclusively affects females. There are many debates regarding the diagnosis as well as the treatment strategies of the disease. The…

Szél E et al. · Medical hypotheses · 23 ago 2014

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Acute epidural lipedema: a novel entity and potential complication of bone morphogenetic protein use in lumbar spine fusion

Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) induce osteogenesis, making them useful for decreasing time to union and increasing union rates. Although the advantages of BMP-2 as a substitute for iliac crest graft have been elucidated, less…

Merrick MT, Hamilton KD, Russo SS · The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society · 22 jun 2013

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Pit-1 mutation and lipoedema in a family

A 23-year-old male was referred to our clinic with diagnosis of idiopathic isolated growth hormone deficiency. A detailed family history revealed short stature and swelling of legs which only affected females in four generations…

Bano G et al. · Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes : official journal, German Society of Endocrinology [and] German Diabetes Association · 16 jul 2009

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Familial Sotos syndrome caused by a novel missense mutation, C2175S, in NSD1 and associated with normal intelligence, insulin dependent diabetes, bronchial asthma, and lipedema

We report a familial Sotos syndrome in two children, boy and girl, aged 17 and 8 years, and in their 44 year old mother, who displayed normal intelligence at adult age, but suffered from insulin dependent diabetes mellitus,…

Zechner U et al. · European journal of medical genetics · 21 jun 2009

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Cellulite: nature and aetiopathogenesis

Only a limited number of studies on cellulite have been published in the international literature and many of them reach somewhat antithetical conclusions. Consequently, it is not yet possible to reconcile the extreme differences…

Terranova F, Berardesca E, Maibach H · International journal of cosmetic science · 1 jun 2006

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Microlymphatic aneurysms in patients with lipedema

"Lipedema," a special form of obesity syndrome, represents swelling of the legs due to an increase of subcutaneous adipose tissue. In 12 patients with lipedema of the legs and in 12 healthy subjects (controls), fluorescence…

Amann-Vesti BR, Franzeck UK, Bollinger A · Lymphology · 1 dez 2001

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[Lipedema]

The "Lipedema" or "Fatedema" is conditioned by a slight mechanical obstruction of the small lymphatic vessels by the increasing pressure of the growing fat tissue. This lymphostasis in a normal lymphatic vessel system arises only…

Herpertz U · Zeitschrift fur Lymphologie. Journal of lymphology · 1 ago 1995