Characteristics and Clinical Features of Patients with Lipedema in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Comprehensive Assessment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lower limb swelling presents a diagnostic challenge with diverse causes, including well-known issues like venous insufficiency and lymphedema, and less-understood conditions like lipedema. Lipedema, involving abnormal fat accumulation in the lower extremities, is frequently misdiagnosed, posing challenges for affected individuals. This research aimed to report and analyze the clinical features of patients presenting with the complaint of lipedema.

Methods

A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted in Saudi Arabia from April to November 2023, involving adult patients from a specialized clinic in lipedema and lymphedema management. Data were collected through clinical evaluation and a comprehensive data collection sheet.

Results

In a cohort of 115 fe

SUBMITTER: Alosaimi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11410315 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature