Characteristics and Clinical Features of Patients with Lipedema in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Comprehensive Assessment
The current study, the first of its kind in the Middle East and specifically in Saudi Arabia, emphasizes the urgency of increased awareness and intervention due to a high underdiagnosis rate in lipedema. The observed complexity in symptoms and correlations between severity, lymphatic impairment, and body mass index underscore lipedema's multifaceted nature. Future research should explore regional and cultural influences and conduct larger studies to validate and recognize various lipedema features.
Authors
- Hatan Mortada (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1283-4136)
- Feras Alshomer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9282-3845)
- Khalid Alosaimi
Institutions
- King Saud Medical City (SA)
- King Saud University (SA)
- King Abdulaziz Medical City (SA)
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (SA)
- National Guard Health Affairs (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
- Published
- 2024-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/gox.0000000000006173
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Lymphatic System and Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.85