Adiposis dolorosa

Adiposis dolorosa

Definition

Adiposis dolorosa or Dercum's disease is characterized by the development of multiple, painful, subcutaneous lipomas in association with obesity, asthenia and fatigue, and range of mental disturbances including instability, depression, confusion, dementia and epilepsy.

Also known as Adiposalgia, adipose tissue rheumatism, adiposis dolorosa, Dercum disease, Dercum's Disease, lipomatosis dolorosa, Neurolipomatosis — per MONDO

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