Clinical Signs at Diagnosis and Comorbidities in a Large Cohort of Patients with Lipedema in Spain.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Lipedema is a chronic disorder that affects almost exclusively women and is characterized by bilateral, symmetrical accumulation of subcutaneous fat, typically in the buttocks, hips, and lower limbs, and in some cases the arms. The primary objective of this study was to describe the clinical and anatomical manifestations of lipedema, together with the associated physical and psychological comorbidities, in a large Spanish cohort. Methods: Descriptive study of 1803 patients aged ≥ 17 years who attended two clinics in Spain between January 2022 and November 2024. Results: The mean age was 42.9 years (SD: 11.3), and 60.6% of patients were diagnosed during their reproductive years. The mean body mass index was 28.6 (SD: 6.2), and 87.6% presented a gy

SUBMITTER: Simarro Blasco JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12731049 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature