Primary care
Recommendation 1
Pain management
Dercum's disease
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Disease overview
Growth of multiple painful lipomas
Common symptoms
Lipomas on the trunkupper arms and upper legs are often just below the skinbut can also be found coupled to muscletendonsligamentsor bonesleading to severe pain
When to suspect
Recommendation 1
Excision of lesions to confirm lipomas, and distribution of lesions
How to test
Recommendation 1
Excision of lesions to confirm lipomas, and distribution of lesions
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Treatment
Recommendation 1
Supportive, with liposuction showing some symptomatic relief
Further support
Recommendation 1
Pain management. Referral to Medical Genetics Department, if available. Initial virtual care is also available through organizations like TeleRare Health.
Clinical trials
Clinical Trials
Sources
No data available
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