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Adiposis dolorosa

Synonym:

Dercum's disease

Adiposis dolorosa consists of chronic progressive, painful, sometimes ecchymotic plaques of fat. It is often associated with obesity, sometimes associated with systemic symptoms, including emotional upset.

Treatment:

  • Intravenous lidocaine has induced remission in some cases.
adiposis dolorosa

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