Lipomatosis-associated inflammation and excess collagen may contribute to lower relative resting energy expenditure in women with adiposis dolorosa.
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Liposuction in the treatment of juxta-articular adiposis dolorosa.
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Two patients are presented who had symptomatic relief of juxta-articular adiposis dolorosa of the knees after liposuction. Liposuction is recommended for the treatment of this condition. (+info)
Juxta-articular adiposis dolorosa: what is it? Report of 2 cases.
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Juxta-articular adiposis dolorosa may be defined as the localised accumulation of painful fat near joints, most commonly the knee. It exists as a separate entity that must be distinguished from other causes of knee pain. We present 2 patients with this condition and review the literature. Various approaches to therapy are discussed. A classification of painful fat near joints is proposed. (+info)