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| Disease found: | Dercum's disease |
| Current as of: | October 8, 2024 |
| Disease Overview: | Growth of multiple painful lipomas |
| Signs and Symptoms: | Lipomas on the trunk, upper arms and upper legs are often just below the skin, but can also be found coupled to muscle, tendons, ligaments, or bones, leading to severe pain (more info) |
| Diagnosis: | Excision of lesions to confirm lipomas, and distribution of lesions |
| Treatment: | Supportive, with liposuction showing some symptomatic relief |
| Clinical Management: | Pain management |
| Referral: | Pain management. Referral to Medical Genetics Department, if available. Initial virtual care is also available through organizations like TeleRare Health. |
| Clinical Trials: | No clinical trials currently recruiting. |