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Lipedema: a frequently misdiagnosed and misunderstood fatty deposition syndrome.

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This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care to enhance the learner's competence in caring for patients with lipedema through understanding the differential diagnoses, pathophysiology, and treatment/management options.
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Purpose To enhance the learner's competence in caring for patients with lipedema through understanding the differential diagnoses, pathophysiology, and treatment/management options. Target audience This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care. Objectives 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.

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