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J. vasc. bras ; 21: e20210198, 2022. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1375802

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Resumo Contexto O lipedema é caracterizado por deposição anormal de gordura em glúteos e pernas bilateralmente, que pode ser acompanhada por edema, dor e sensibilidade ao toque. Ainda é frequentemente confundido com condições mais frequentes, como obesidade e linfedema. A prevalência estimada na Europa varia entre 0,06% e 39%. Objetivos Avaliar a prevalência do lipedema na população brasileira e identificar fatores de saúde relacionados a essa doença. Métodos Foi aplicado um questionário de rastreamento on-line, previamente validado em amostra representativa da população geral. O questionário de rastreamento foi distribuído e aplicado em voluntárias anônimas representativas da população geral brasileira por software dedicado a análises populacionais. Resultados Um total de 253 mulheres respondeu ao questionário, e 12,3 ± 4% (intervalo de confiança de 95%) apresentaram sintomatologia compatível com alta probabilidade de diagnóstico de lipedema. Ansiedade, depressão, hipertensão e anemia foram correlacionadas com a alta probabilidade diagnóstica da doença. Conclusões A prevalência estimada do lipedema na população de mulheres brasileiras é de 12,3%.


Abstract Background Lipedema is characterized as an abnormal deposition of fat in the buttocks and legs bilaterally that may be accompanied by swelling, pain, and tenderness. It is still often confused with more frequent conditions such as obesity and lymphedema. The estimated prevalence in Europe varies between 0.06% and 39%. Objectives To evaluate the prevalence of lipedema and identify health factors related to it in the Brazilian population. Methods Administration of a previously validated online screening questionnaire to a representative sample of the general population. The questionnaire was distributed and administered to anonymous volunteers representing the general Brazilian population using software designed for population analyses. Results 253 women answered the questionnaire, 12.3 ± 4% (Confidence Interval [CI] 95%) of whom presented symptoms compatible with a high probability of being diagnosed with lipedema. Furthermore, anxiety, depression, hypertension, and anemia were also correlated with a high probability of the diagnosis. Conclusions The estimated prevalence of lipedema in the population of Brazilian women is 12.3%.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Young Adult , Risk Factors , Lipedema/epidemiology , Brazil , Prevalence , Surveys and Questionnaires , Sampling Studies , Lipedema/diagnosis , Lymphedema/diagnosis
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Rev. cir. (Impr.) ; 73(3): 370-377, jun. 2021. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1388834

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Resumen El lipedema es una enfermedad común, frecuentemente subdiagnosticada, crónica y progresiva, que genera un gran deterioro en la calidad de vida. Consiste en el depósito anormal de tejido adiposo subcutáneo principalmente en las extremidades inferiores, afectando casi exclusivamente a mujeres. Sus síntomas principales son el dolor, la sensibilidad y la facilidad para producir equimosis. Desde el punto de vista fisiopatológico, existiría una susceptibilidad poligénica combinada con trastornos hormonales, microvasculares y linfáticos que pueden ser en parte responsables del desarrollo del lipedema. Se clasifica, según la distribución de la grasa en cinco tipos y, según la gravedad de la enfermedad, en cuatro etapas. El diagnóstico es eminentemente clínico y se debe diferenciar de otras patologías que producen aumento de volumen de las extremidades, especialmente el linfedema y obesidad. Es importante realizar un estudio funcional del sistema linfático cuando el diagnóstico es dudoso o para la etapificación del lipedema, por lo que la correcta interpretación de estos resultados es fundamental. El tratamiento está enfocado en disminuir la discapacidad y evitar la progresión, con el fin de mejorar la calidad de vida. Actualmente, la liposucción es un tratamiento efectivo para el lipedema, sin embargo, las técnicas empleadas para la lipectomía en el lipedema son diferentes a las técnicas utilizadas para la liposucción con fines estéticos. Las técnicas selectivas que respetan los vasos linfáticos tienen mejor rendimiento para reducir el volumen de grasa, retrasar la progresión, reducir el dolor, reducir la alteración marcha y mejorar la calidad de vida en estos pacientes.


Lipedema is a common, frequently under-diagnosed, chronic and progressive disease that generates an important detriment in quality of life. It consists in an abnormal deposit of subcutaneous adipose tissue mainly in the lower extremities, almost exclusively affecting women. Its main symptoms are pain, sensitivity and the ease of causing bruising. From the pathophysiological point of view, there would be a polygenic susceptibility combined with hormonal, microvascular and lymphatic disorders that may be partly responsible for the development of lipedema. It is classified according to the distribution of fat into five types and, according to the severity of the disease, in four stages. The diagnosis is eminently clinical and must be differentiated from other diseases that cause an increase in the volume of the extremities, especially lymphedema and obesity. It is important to carry out a study of the lymphatic system functionality when the diagnosis is not clear or for lipedema staging, so the correct interpretation of these results is essential. Treatment is focused on reducing disability and preventing progression, in order to improve quality of life. Liposuction is currently an effective treatment for lipedema, however, the techniques used for lipectomy in lipedema are different from the techniques used for liposuction for cosmetic purposes. Selective techniques that spare the lymphatic vessels have better results reducing fat volume, delaying progression, reducing pain, reducing gait disturbance, and improving quality of life of these patients.


Subject(s)
Humans , Lipedema/surgery , Lipedema/diagnosis , Lipedema/physiopathology , Quality of Life , Lymphedema/physiopathology
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Diagn. tratamento ; 25(1): 4-8, jan.-mar. 2020.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1099499

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Contexto: O lipedema, apesar de prevalente, é uma condição mórbida subdiagnosticada. Descrição do caso: O presente artigo apresenta o caso de uma paciente de 80 anos com diversas comorbidades que possui episódios álgicos e pruriginosos constantes em membros inferiores, além de alterações dérmicas, associadas a dificuldade de deambulação e flexão de pernas, bem como presença constante de hematomas, equimoses e sensação de peso constante em membros inferiores. Discussão: O lipedema é geralmente confundido com seus principais diagnósticos diferenciais, como, por exemplo, o linfedema e a obesidade. Conclusões: Torna-se, portanto, essencial o conhecimento fisiopatológico e clínico da doença, a fim de que seja feito um diagnóstico preciso e, deste modo, instalada uma terapêutica adequada.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Aged, 80 and over , Vascular Diseases , Venous Insufficiency , Epidemiology , Lipedema , Lymphedema , Obesity
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J. vasc. bras ; 19: e20200114, 2020. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1143209

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Resumo Contexto O lipedema é muito subdiagnosticado e faltam ferramentas auxiliares diagnósticas de baixo custo. Baseado em um questionário de avaliação sintomática, criamos e validamos um questionário de rastreamento do lipedema. Objetivos Os objetivos do trabalho foram a identificação de perguntas clínicas relevantes, a elaboração de questionário de rastreamento e a criação de modelo de predição do lipedema. Métodos Um questionário simplificado foi criado e aplicado em um grupo de pacientes com e sem lipedema, sendo avaliada a probabilidade de acerto no diagnóstico. Resultados Os 109 pacientes que responderam ao questionário eram do sexo feminino e as questões foram compreendidas. O modelo preditivo com perguntas individuais mostrou excelente probabilidade de acerto, de 91,2%, e o modelo preditivo com somatória de pontos também teve boa probabilidade de acerto, de 86,15%. Conclusões O questionário de rastreamento do lipedema é um instrumento prático, de fácil e rápida aplicação, que pode ser utilizado em nossa população para a identificação de possíveis pacientes com lipedema, aumentando o nível de suspeição no momento da anamnese e exame físico.


Abstract Background Lipedema is greatly underdiagnosed and there is a lack of low-cost tools to facilitate diagnostic. We created a lipedema screening questionnaire based on a questionnaire for assessing symptoms. Objectives The study objectives were to identify relevant clinical questions, develop a screening questionnaire, and construct a model for predicting lipedema. Method A simplified questionnaire was constructed and administered to a sample of patients with and without lipedema and then the probability of correct diagnosis was analyzed. Results All 109 patients who answered the questionnaire were female and all of them understood the questions. A predictive model using individual question scores achieved an excellent probability of correct diagnosis, at 91.2%, and a predictive model based on total score also achieved a good probability of correct diagnosis, at 86.15%. Conclusions The lipedema screening questionnaire is a practical instrument that is quick and easy to administer and can be used with our population for identification of possible lipedema patients, raising the level of suspicion when taking a patient's history and conducting a physical examination.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Young Adult , Mass Screening , Surveys and Questionnaires , Lipedema/diagnosis , Practice Guidelines as Topic , Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures , Forecasting/methods
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J. vasc. bras ; 19: e20200049, 2020. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1135098

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Resumo Contexto O lipedema é caracterizado como uma deposição anormal de gordura em glúteos e pernas bilateralmente, que pode ser acompanhada por edema ortostático em mulheres. Foi publicado questionário de avaliação sintomática em lipedema em alemão e inglês para avaliação de evolução de tratamento. Objetivos Tradução, adaptação cultural e validação do questionário de avaliação sintomática de lipedema para português brasileiro. Métodos O processo consistiu em três traduções e duas retrotraduções realizadas por tradutores independentes, seguida da elaboração de versão consensual e adaptação conforme compreensão das pacientes. O questionário foi convertido em versão digital, aplicado em 56 voluntárias e em 154 pacientes de consultório vascular e correlacionado com volumetria por bioimpedância segmentar. Resultados As 20 pacientes do pré-teste eram do sexo feminino e as questões foram compreendidas por pelo menos 90% das entrevistadas na fase final. Voluntárias mostraram compreensão de 96,4%, com tempo médio de resposta de 4 minutos. Em 154 pacientes, o volume dos membros mostrou correlação positiva com a intensidade dos sintomas avaliada pelo questionário traduzido e correlação fraca e moderada em apenas 3 perguntas, num total de 15 com nível de escolaridade. Conclusões A versão traduzida e adaptada culturalmente para o português do Brasil do questionário de avaliação sintomática do lipedema (QuASiL) é um instrumento prático, de fácil e rápida aplicação, que pode ser utilizado em nossa população. Ainda são necessários estudos adicionais para avaliar a sensibilidade do instrumento para o auxílio no diagnóstico do lipedema.


Abstract Background Lipedema is characterized as abnormal bilateral deposition of fat in the buttocks and legs that may be accompanied by orthostatic edema in women. A questionnaire for assessment of lipedema symptoms has previously been published in German and English to assess treatment progress. Objectives To translate, culturally adapt, and validate the lipedema symptoms assessment questionnaire for Brazilian Portuguese. Methods The process involved three translations and two back-translations performed by independent translators, followed by construction of a consensus version and adaptation according patients' comprehension. The questionnaire was converted into a digital version and administered to 56 volunteers and then administered to 154 patients from a vascular clinic and correlated with volume determined by segmental bioimpedance. Results The 20 pre-test patients were female and at least 90% of the interviewees were able to understand the questions in the final phase. Volunteers had a 96.4% rate of comprehension of the digital online version and a mean completion time of 4 minutes. In 154 patients, limb volume was positively correlated with intensity of symptoms, as assessed by the translated questionnaire, and 3 out of 15 questions were weakly correlated with educational level. Conclusions The translated and culturally adapted Brazilian Portuguese version of the lipedema symptoms assessment questionnaire (QuASiL) is a practical tool that is easy and quick to administer and can be used in our population. Additional studies are still needed to assess the instrument's sensitivity as an aid for diagnosis of lipedema.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Surveys and Questionnaires , Lipedema/diagnosis , Body Composition , Buttocks/pathology , Sensitivity and Specificity , Electric Impedance , Comprehension , Lipedema/epidemiology , Leg/pathology
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Rev. colomb. cardiol ; 26(4): 218-221, jul.-ago. 2019. graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1092929

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Resumen El lipedema es un trastorno crónico que se caracteriza por una hiperplasia del tejido adiposo subcutáneo simétrico, deformante, asociado a hematomas y dolor, que afecta fundamentalmente a mujeres tras la pubertad, que suele ser familiar y tiene influencia hormonal. Sin tratamiento, el lipedema puede progresar a linfedema, y se ha asociado al aumento en la rigidez de la aorta. La mecánica rotacional del ventrículo izquierdo (VI) tiene un papel significativo en la circulación normal. En circunstancias normales, la base del VI rota en el sentido de las agujas del reloj, mientras que el ápex del VI rota en sentido contrario, provocando un movimiento como de retorcer una toalla llamado torsión del VI. En el presente caso, mediante ecocardiografía speckle-tracking tridimensional se reveló una torsión del VI demostrando un ápex VI en el sentido de las agujas del reloj y la rotación antihoraria de la base del VI en un paciente con características clínicas de lipedema.


Abstract Lipoedema is a chronic disorder that is characterised by a symmetric, deforming, hyperplasia of the subcutaneous adipose tissue, and is associated with haematomas and pain. It mainly affects women after puberty, is usually familial and is influence by hormones. Untreated, the lipoedema can progress to lymphoedema, and has been associated with the increase in aortic stiffness. The mechanical rotation of the left ventricle (LV) has an important role in normal circulation. In normal circumstances, the base of the LV rotates clockwise, while the LV apex rotates in the opposite direction, leading to a movement like wringing a towel, called LV twist. In the present case, using three-dimension speckle-tracking echocardiography, an LV twist is observed, showing an LV apex in the clockwise direction and the anti-clockwise rotation of the LV base in a patient with clinical characteristics of lipoedema.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Echocardiography , Lipedema , Rotation , Heart Ventricles , Hyperplasia
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Archives of Plastic Surgery ; : 324-331, 2017.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-21724

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BACKGROUND: Lipedema is a condition consisting of painful bilateral increases in subcutaneous fat and interstitial fluid in the limbs with secondary lymphedema and fibrosis during later stages. Combined decongestive therapy (CDT) is the standard of care in most countries. Since the introduction of tumescent technique, liposuction has been used as a surgical treatment option. The aim of this study was to determine the outcome of liposuction used as treatment for lipedema. METHODS: Twenty-five patients who received 72 liposuction procedures for the treatment of lipedema completed a standardized questionnaire. Lipedema-associated complaints and the need for CDT were assessed for the preoperative period and during 2 separate postoperative follow-ups using a visual analog scale and a composite CDT score. The mean follow-up times for the first postoperative follow-up and the second postoperative follow-up were 16 months and 37 months, respectively. RESULTS: Patients showed significant reductions in spontaneous pain, sensitivity to pressure, feeling of tension, bruising, cosmetic impairment, and general impairment to quality of life from the preoperative period to the first postoperative follow-up, and these results remained consistent until the second postoperative follow-up. A comparison of the preoperative period to the last postoperative follow-up, after 4 patients without full preoperative CDT were excluded from the analysis, indicated that the need for CDT was reduced significantly. An analysis of the different stages of the disease also indicated that better and more sustainable results could be achieved if patients were treated in earlier stages. CONCLUSIONS: Liposuction is effective in the treatment of lipedema and leads to an improvement in quality of life and a decrease in the need for conservative therapy.


Subject(s)
Humans , Extracellular Fluid , Extremities , Fibrosis , Follow-Up Studies , Lipectomy , Lipedema , Longitudinal Studies , Lymphedema , Preoperative Period , Quality of Life , Standard of Care , Subcutaneous Fat , Visual Analog Scale
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