Same as adiposis dolorosa [Described 1888. After Frangois Xavier Dercum (1856-1931), Professor of Neurology at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, USA.]
The appearance of multiple painful fatty nodules (lipomas) in the skin of adults, especially overweight or postmenopausal women.
Dercum’s disease, also referred to as adiposis dolorosa, is a condition characterized by the accumulation of localized fat deposits beneath the skin, primarily in a symmetrical pattern on the forearms and thighs. These swellings often cause discomfort or pain. In addition to the fat deposits, other symptoms of this disorder include muscle weakness and headaches. In severe cases, Dercum’s disease can lead to heart failure, potentially resulting in fatality. It is predominantly observed in middle-aged women and is believed to be an autosomal dominant genetic disorder.