what is dercum deisease?

Adiposis dolorosa, also known as Ander's disease or Dercum's disease, is a rare disease characterized by multiple painful lipomas that arise in adult life. Older medical literature states that "the disease occurs most often in obese postmenopausal women, but can also occur in men." Surveys of current sufferers seem to indicate that the disease causes the obesity. It also occurs in men and women of all ages. The fatty tumors are most often located on the trunk and limbs with sparing of the face and hands.

It was first formally described by Dr. Francis Xavier Dercum in 1888.

Synonyms of Dercum Disease

Adiposis Dolorosa

Juxta-Articular Adiposis Dolorosa

Dercum Disease is a rare disorder characterized by multiple, painful fatty deposits (lipomas), primarily on the trunk, forearms, and lower legs. It is associated with pain that may be caused by these deposits pressing on nearby nerves.

This disorder usually occurs in obese females between the ages of 45 and 60. Various areas of the body may swell for no apparent reason. The swelling may disappear without treatment, leaving hardened tissue or pendulous skin folds. In some cases, affected individuals may also experience depression, lethargy, and/or confusion.

I have never heard of a "deisease".

http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstr...

http://dercums_data.tripod.com/

http://www.dercumshope.org/index.php

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/Dercum-Disease

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