Painful fat syndrome in a male patient.

Chen, Shyi-Gen; Hsu, Shih-Dar; Chen, Tim-Mo; Wang, Hsian-Jenn

Chen, Shyi-Gen; Hsu, Shih-Dar; Chen, Tim-Mo; Wang, Hsian-Jenn.

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Chen SG; Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, No. 325, Section 2, Cheng-Gung Road, Taipei 100, Taiwan, ROC. shyigen@ms26.hinet.net

Br J Plast Surg ; 57(3): 282-6, 2004 Apr.

Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15006533

RESUMEN

Painful fat syndrome or lipoedema is a distinct clinical condition, characterised by bilateral and symmetrical enlargement of the upper and lower leg with tenderness, but excluding the feet. Lipoedema occurs almost exclusively in females, and no male patient has been reported in the literature published in English. We report on an extremely rare presentation of lipoedema in a male patient. A thorough study based on the case history, physical manifestations, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provided valuable clues for a differential diagnosis. Conservative treatment using weight reduction, compression-stocking application, and diuretic therapy was not effective. Tumescent liposuction with postoperative pressure garments provided a satisfactory treatment.

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Adiposis Dolorosa/cirugía; Pierna/cirugía; Adulto; Edema/patología; Edema/cirugía; Humanos; Pierna/patología; Lipectomía; Imagen por Resonancia Magnética; Masculino; Síndrome

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Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Adiposis Dolorosa / Pierna Límite: Adult / Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: Br J Plast Surg Año: 2004 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Reino Unido

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