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  • Endocrinology and Metabolism
  • Vascular Biology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Lipedema is a chronic disorder of lipid metabolism characterized by symmetrical adipose tissue distribution abnormalities and fat cell hyperplasia.
  • It predominantly affects women, often with a familial history and distinct clinical features, including pain and sparing of the feet.
  • Differential diagnosis from lymphedema is crucial due to differing management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of lipedema initially misdiagnosed as lymphedema.
  • To emphasize the importance of accurate clinical assessment for differentiating lipedema from lymphedema.
  • To discuss the management of lipedema using complex decongestive therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical history and physical examination were used for diagnosis.
  • Diagnostic criteria included symmetrical distribution, pain, sparing of feet, and negative Stemmer's sign.
  • Treatment involved a complex decongestive therapy program.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with features suggestive of lipedema, distinct from typical lymphedema.
  • Initial misdiagnosis as lymphedema was corrected based on characteristic lipedema signs.
  • The patient received complex decongestive therapy.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis of lipedema is essential for appropriate patient management.
  • Clinical evaluation remains key in distinguishing lipedema from other edematous conditions.
  • Complex decongestive therapy may be a viable treatment option for lipedema, although its efficacy in reducing swelling requires further investigation.