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  • Adipose tissue disorders
  • Dermatology
  • Pain management

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  • Lipedema and juxta-articular adiposis dolorosa are distinct painful subcutaneous adipose tissue disorders.
  • Understanding the co-occurrence of these conditions is crucial for comprehensive patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of juxta-articular adiposis dolorosa in female patients diagnosed with lipedema.
  • To identify clinical characteristics and disease stages associated with the co-occurrence of these painful adipose disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 297 female patients with lipedema.
  • Clinical assessment for the presence of juxta-articular adiposis dolorosa, particularly focusing on the knees.

Main Results:

  • Juxta-articular adiposis dolorosa was identified in 4.4% of the lipedema patient cohort.
  • The co-occurrence was significantly associated with advanced lipedema stages (Grade II and III).
  • Inner knee presentation without bruising, creases, or hypothermia characterized juxta-articular adiposis dolorosa in this context.

Conclusions:

  • A notable percentage of lipedema patients also present with juxta-articular adiposis dolorosa, especially in advanced disease.
  • Surgical options like microcannula liposuction or dermolipectomy are effective, with no observed recurrences.
  • Further research into the pathophysiology and management of co-existing lipedema and juxta-articular adiposis dolorosa is warranted.