Related Experiment Videos
Trauma-induced adiposis dolorosa (Dercum's disease)
David Hao1, Akintomi Olugbodi2, Nneka Udechukwu1
1Internal Medicine, Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading, Pennsylvania, USA.
BMJ Case Reports
|March 30, 2018
Summary
A rare case details chronic upper extremity pain in a 39-year-old man, linked to numerous angiomyolipomas appearing five years post-accident. This highlights challenges in diagnosing painful adipose tissue.
Area of Science:
- Medical Case Study
- Orthopedics
- Radiology
Background:
- Chronic pain can significantly impact quality of life.
- Angiomyolipomas are rare tumors typically found in the kidney, but can occur in other locations.
- Adipose tissue deposits can sometimes cause pain, presenting diagnostic challenges.