Friday, November 1, 2024 - Episode 1546
By: Leslyn Keith, OTD, CLT-LANA
Linking Lipedema and Venous Disorders: Insights from a French Study on Frequency and Diagnosis
- Today, we’re examining an important study by two French physicians titled, Frequency of Lipoedema in Patients Consulting a Vein Clinic for Mild to Moderate Superficial Venous Disorder with Symptoms: A Retrospective Analysis.
- Published in Journal of Vascular Medicine in April 2023, this research sheds light on the frequency of lipedema in women experiencing chronic leg pain who visit vein clinics.
- Given the common misdiagnosis of lipedema, understanding its prevalence in these settings may improve awareness and early detection.