Have you ever heard of adiposis dolorosa or Dercum's Disease? Its a known rare disease of multiple painful lipomas (Photos)

June 1, 2017
Asked By:petgoldfish72 in Anderson, SC

It also causes lipedema/lymphedema issues.

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June 4, 2017

Answer: Dercum's disease.

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Nelson Castillo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Dercum's disease.

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July 29, 2017

Answer: Dercum's disease

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Answer: Dercum's disease

June 6, 2017

Answer: Dercum's disease

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June 6, 2017

Answer: Dercum's disease

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