Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Appendicitis01:19

Appendicitis

Appendicitis is an acute inflammatory condition of the vermiform appendix, most commonly caused by obstruction of its lumen. The appendix is a narrow, blind-ended pouch that extends from the cecum, making it particularly prone to obstruction. Causes include fecaliths, lymphoid hyperplasia (often after viral infections), parasites, tumors, or foreign bodies. This obstruction initiates a cascade of pathological changes.Luminal Obstruction and Early InflammationAfter obstruction, normal mucosal...
Ascites01:19

Ascites

DefinitionAscites is the buildup of fluid inside the peritoneal cavity. It occurs when fluid moves out of the vascular system faster than the peritoneal lymphatics can remove it. This fluid shift is most commonly seen in liver cirrhosis but can also appear in several other systemic disorders.EtiologyCirrhosis remains the leading cause of ascites. Other conditions that can contribute include:Heart failureConstrictive pericarditisAbdominal cancersNephrotic syndromeSevere protein–calorie...
Intestinal Obstruction II: Pathophysiology01:07

Intestinal Obstruction II: Pathophysiology

Intestinal obstruction triggers a series of physiological responses, starting with gas and fluid accumulation in the bowel segment proximal to the obstruction, leading to distension. This distended intestine compresses the diaphragm, hindering lung expansion and potentially leading to reduced respiratory effort, atelectasis, and pneumonia.To overcome the blockage, the gut intensifies contractions, causing colicky abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, which reduces fluid and food intake and...
Chronic Pancreatitis I: Introduction01:25

Chronic Pancreatitis I: Introduction

Chronic pancreatitis is a long-standing, relapsing inflammation of the pancreas, characterized by irreversible damage to the gland. It results in progressive destruction of the pancreatic parenchyma, fibrosis, and eventual loss of both exocrine and endocrine function. The disease may evolve gradually after multiple episodes of acute pancreatitis or develop independently.EtiologyChronic pancreatitis can arise from a variety of causes:Alcohol use is the leading cause, accounting for 70–80% of...
Esophageal Achalasia01:27

Esophageal Achalasia

Esophageal achalasia is a chronic neurogenic disorder characterized by impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and absent or ineffective peristalsis in the distal esophagus. This leads to a functional obstruction without a physical blockage, despite significant disruption of esophageal motility.EtiologyAchalasia is caused by degeneration of the myenteric (Auerbach's) plexus, specifically the loss of inhibitory ganglion cells that produce vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP)...
Increased Intracranial Pressure ll: Pathophysiology01:29

Increased Intracranial Pressure ll: Pathophysiology

Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) refers to a potentially life-threatening rise in pressure inside the skull. This usually happens when there is a major change in the volume of brain tissue, blood, or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) — the three components inside the skull. According to the Monro-Kellie doctrine, if the volume of one component increases, the volumes of the other components must decrease to maintain normal pressure. If this does not happen, ICP rises.The process often begins with...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Are Estrogens Involved in the Earlier Onset of Psoriasis in Girls? Comment on Cassalia et al. How Hormonal Balance Changes Lives in Women with Psoriasis. <i>J. Clin. Med.</i> 2025, <i>14</i>, 582.

Journal of clinical medicine·2026
Same author

Telangiectatic Mastocytosis: If It Is Not Mastocytosis, What Is It? Comment on Brockow et al. Challenges in the Diagnosis of Cutaneous Mastocytosis. <i>Diagnostics</i> 2024, <i>14</i>, 161.

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)·2025
Same author

Ultrasonography of Facial and Submandibular Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Concomitance With Acne Vulgaris.

Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine·2024
Same author

Acantholytic Dyskeratosis Post-COVID-19 Vaccination: Another Case With Rapid Response to Isotretinoin.

The American Journal of dermatopathology·2023
Same author

Missing conditions in frictional dermatoses review.

Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology·2023
Same author

Shiitake dermatitis: clinical forms of presentation.

International journal of dermatology·2023

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 14, 2026

Mechanical Micronization of Lipoaspirates for Regenerative Therapy
05:02

Mechanical Micronization of Lipoaspirates for Regenerative Therapy

Published on: March 15, 2019

Lipoatrophia semicircularis: a compressive lipoatrophy consecutive to persistent mechanical pressure.

María Isabel Herane1, Francisco Urbina, Emilio Sudy

  • 1Cátedra de Dermatología, Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago de Chile, Chile.

The Journal of Dermatology
|May 31, 2007
PubMed
Summary

Lipoatrophia semicircularis, causing thigh depressions, may result from prolonged sitting and tight clothing. This mechanical pressure impairs circulation, leading to fat atrophy in susceptible individuals.

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 14, 2026

Mechanical Micronization of Lipoaspirates for Regenerative Therapy
05:02

Mechanical Micronization of Lipoaspirates for Regenerative Therapy

Published on: March 15, 2019

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Anatomical Pathology

Background:

  • Lipoatrophia semicircularis is a rare condition causing thigh depressions.
  • Its etiology is largely unknown, with mechanical trauma suggested as a cause.

Observation:

  • A 57-year-old woman presented with bilateral, symmetric thigh depressions.
  • The lesions' appearance and location correlated with prolonged sitting in trousers.

Findings:

  • Echotomography showed altered subcutaneous tissue echogenicity in affected areas.
  • The study suggests persistent mechanical pressure from clothing contributes to lipoatrophia semicircularis.

Implications:

  • Understanding the role of mechanical pressure may inform preventative strategies.
  • This finding highlights the impact of lifestyle and clothing on subcutaneous fat distribution.