title: Lipedema: a frequently misdiagnosed and misunderstood fatty deposition syndrome.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To enhance the learner's competence in caring for patients with lipedema through understanding the differential diagnoses, pathophysiology, and treatment/management options.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  After participating in this educational activity, the participant should be better able to: 1. Differentiate lipedema from other similar diagnoses. 2. Tell patients with lipedema and their caregivers about treatment of this condition. 3. Construct assessments, treatment plans, and management options for patients with lipedema.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Caroline E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Fife
authors.forename: Erik A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Maus
authors.forename: Marissa J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Carter
mesh_terms: D018450:Disease Progression; D004487:Edema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008208:Lymphatic System / Q000473:pathology; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology; D012307:Risk Factors; D053828:Stockings, Compression; D050151:Subcutaneous Fat / Q000473:pathology*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology