Non-obese lipedema patients show a distinctly altered quantitative sensory testing profile with high diagnostic potential
Rebecca Dinnendahl,
Dominik Tschimmel,
Vanessa Löw
et al.
Abstract:Introduction and Objectives:
Lipedema is a widespread severe chronic disease affecting mostly women. Characterized by painful bilateral fat accumulation in extremities sparing hands and feet, objective measurement-based diagnosis is currently missing. We tested for characteristic psychometric and/or sensory alterations including pain and for their potential for medical routine diagnosis.
Methods:
Pain psychometry was assessed using the German Pain Quest… Show more
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