Title
Dercum's Disease: An Unusual Presentation
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2010
Description
Dercum's disease, also known as adiposis dolorosa, is a rare disease characterized by the accumulation of painful subcutaneous deposits of mature adult fatty tissue around the thighs, trunk, and upper arms and usually in a multifocal distribution. We are reporting an unusual presentation of Dercum's disease, presenting as a single painful, erythematous lesion around the left hip in a 71-year old postmenopausal woman. This report emphasizes the unusual presentation of adiposa dolorosa with a new modality for therapy. A summary of the major clinical associations, diagnostic challenges, and treatment modalities are also included in this manuscript. Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Citation Information
Kosseifi, Semann; Anaya, Ervin; Dronovalli, Goutham; and Leicht, Stuart. 2010. Dercum's Disease: An Unusual Presentation. Pain Medicine. Vol.11(9). 1430-1434. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1526-4637.2010.00828.x ISSN: 1526-2375