Concept information
Preferred term
Lipedema
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Lipoedema
- Lipoedemas
Scope note
- Disorder of adipose tissue characterized by symmetric and bilateral enlargement of the lower extremities due to abnormal deposition of SUBCUTANEOUS FAT often in obese women. It is associated with HEMATOMA, pain and may progress to secondary LYMPHEDEMA which is known as lipolymphedema.
History note
- 2015
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D065134
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