Adiposis Dolorosa: An Unique Case of Rare Disease with Review of Literature
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
Abstract: Adiposis Dolorosa (Dercum’s disease) is an unusual progressive syndrome due to unknown etiology characterized by multiple painful lipomas that arise in adult life, most often affecting post menopausal women who are obese. We hereby report Type III Dercum’s disease in young, pre menopausal, non obese patient of the rarity of this condition, along with review of literature. Keywords: Adiposis dolorosa, Dercum’s disease, Obesity
Authors and Affiliations
Pawan Tiwari, Manmohan Sharma, Madhu Tiwari, B. Kakria, Raminder Talukdar, K. L. Garg
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