Adiposis dolorosa
Synonyms: Adiposalgia | Adipose tissue rheumatism | Dercum disease | Lipomatosis dolorosa
A rare disorder of subcutaneous tissue characterized by the development of painful adipose tissue with multiple subcutaneous lipomas in association with overweight or obesity.
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