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Adiposis Dolorosa (Dercum Disease)

Practice Essentials

Diagnosis of Dercum disease (adiposis dolorosa) is made clinically and is a diagnosis of exclusion.
A multidisciplinary approach to treatment is recommended. Referrals should be made to the following specialties: pain medicine, surgery, and psychiatric care, with treatment focused on both pain relief and restoring normal appearance.
While classically a disease of adults, a rare case of a child with Dercum disease was reported in 2018.

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