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Dercum's disease.

Abstract:

Dercum's disease (adiposis dolorosa, lipomatosis dolorosa morbus Dercum), is a rare disorder resulting in painful fatty deposits around the upper legs, trunk, and upper arms. The portrait painted of Dercum's disease is very complicated, with many other disorders seen associated with the disease. There are no clear pathological mechanisms known, although it is suspected that there is either a metabolic or autoimmune component involved. Here, the authors review the literature to date, including...

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Journal:
Skinmed
Volume:
4
Issue:
3
Pages:
157-162
Publication date:
2005-01-01
DOI:
EISSN:
1751-7125
ISSN:
1540-9740
Language:
English
Keywords:
Pubs id:
pubs:72237
UUID:
uuid:84d46047-621b-436f-bc37-15eab67d7dbe
Local pid:
pubs:72237
Source identifiers:
72237
Deposit date:
2012-12-19

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