Painful fat syndrome in a male patient.
Painful fat syndrome or lipoedema is a distinct clinical condition, characterised by bilateral and symmetrical enlargement of the upper and lower leg with tenderness, but excluding the feet. Lipoedema occurs almost exclusively in females, and no male patient has been reported in the literature published in English. We report on an extremely rare presentation of lipoedema in a male patient. A thorough study based on the case history, physical manifestations, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provided valuable clues for a differential diagnosis. Conservative treatment using weight reduction, compression-stocking application, and diuretic therapy was not effective. Tumescent liposuction with postoperative pressure garments provided a satisfactory treatment.
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, No. 325, Section 2, Cheng-Gung Road, Taipei 100, Taiwan, ROC. shyigen@ms26.hinet.net
Shyi-Gen
SG
Chen
Shih-Dar
SD
Hsu
Tim-Mo
TM
Chen
Hsian-Jenn
HJ
Wang
D000274:Adiposis Dolorosa / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D004487:Edema / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D015187:Lipectomy; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D013577:Syndrome