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  • Women's Health
  • Endocrinology

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  • Lipedema is a progressive disease affecting women, causing excess fat in lower limbs, leading to disability and pain.
  • Prevalence is ~10% globally, yet it's underrecognized and understudied.
  • Suspected multifactorial etiology includes genetics, hormones, and vascular issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review current knowledge on lipedema pathophysiology.
  • To assess existing treatment options for lipedema.
  • To compare adipose tissue differences in lipedema versus obesity.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of research articles.
  • Searched PubMed, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and Scopus.
  • Incorporated over 100 studies.

Main Results:

  • Comprehensive overview of lipedema's clinical features and pathophysiology.
  • Detailed examination of diagnostic challenges and current treatments.
  • Exploration of molecular/metabolic differences in adipose tissue.

Conclusions:

  • Multidisciplinary care (conservative, exercise, liposuction) is vital.
  • Further research is critical for targeted treatments and diagnostic accuracy.
  • Need for standardized, evidence-based lipedema care.