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Adiposis dolorosa also known as Dercum’s disease is a rare condition characterized by multiple painful lipomas. These lipomas mainly occur on the trunk the upper arms and upper legs. The understanding of the cause and mechanism of Dercum disease remains unknown. Possible etiologies include: nervous system dysfunction mechanical pressure on nerves adipose tissue dysfunction and trauma.

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