Lymphedema vs lipedema: Similar but different
Laura D Lomeli, Vinni Makin, John R. Bartholomew, Bartolomé Burguera
Abstract
Lymphedema and lipedema are chronic debilitating disorders that most commonly affect the upper and lower extremities. Although they can appear similar, they differ in important ways, which the authors of this article review and contrast.
Topics & Concepts
LymphedemaMedicineDermatologyAffect (linguistics)Internal medicineCancerBreast cancerCommunicationSociologyLymphatic System and DiseasesMyofascial pain diagnosis and treatmentDiagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases