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  • Rheumatology
  • Dermatology

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  • Dercum's disease (DD) is a rare disorder causing chronic pain and subcutaneous fat nodules.
  • It significantly impacts quality of life, predominantly affecting overweight/obese adults aged 35-50, with a female predominance.
  • The pathophysiology and precise diagnostic criteria for DD remain poorly understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated overview of Dercum's disease.
  • To emphasize recent advances in pharmacological treatment strategies for DD.
  • To address the diagnostic challenges and incomplete understanding of DD etiopathogenesis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current knowledge on Dercum's disease.
  • Analysis of proposed hypotheses regarding DD pathophysiology.
  • Examination of recent pharmacological treatment advancements.

Main Results:

  • DD is characterized by intense, chronic burning pain in adipose tissue and subcutaneous nodules.
  • Diagnosis relies solely on clinical evaluation, posing challenges due to overlapping symptoms with other conditions.
  • Current treatments primarily focus on pain relief due to incomplete understanding of the disease.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate and timely diagnosis of DD is crucial for effective management.
  • Further research into DD etiopathogenesis is needed to develop targeted therapies.
  • Advances in pharmacological strategies offer improved pain management options for DD patients.