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Diseases » Lipedema » Introduction
 

Lipedema

Lipedema: Introduction

An excessive accumulation of fat and fluid (adipose tissue) beneath the skin. The fat accumulation is spread evenly and usually involves the lower extremities. The condition mostly affects women and treatment usually involves dietary changes.

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Medical Books Excerpts
  • ASCITES
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • Ascites
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Edema
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Ascites
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • Edema
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • Ascites
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Edema
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Edema
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • Edema, facial
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Edema, generalized
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Edema
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
 

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