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Table 1 Classification of and diagnostic criteria for Dercum’s disease

From: Review of Dercum’s disease and proposal of diagnostic criteria, diagnostic methods, classification and management

Classification of Dercum’s disease

I

Generalised diffuse form

II

Generalised nodular form

III

Localised nodular form

IV

Juxta-articular form

Diagnostic criteria of Dercum’s disease

1

Most often generalised overweight or obesity

2

Chronically painful adipose tissue (>3 months)

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Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases

ISSN: 1750-1172