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Lipedema, affecting one in ten women, remains underdiagnosed

Lipedema is a chronic condition characterized by abnormal adipose tissue development, particularly in the lower limbs.

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The disease affects approximately ten percent of women worldwide, yet remains largely unknown to healthcare professionals.

Chronic underdiagnosis delays treatment and access to appropriate care for affected patients.

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