Lipedema (or lipoedema) is a chronic lymphatic disorder in which abnormal levels of fat build up disproportionately in certain areas of the body, most commonly the hips, bottom and legs. Almost exclusively affecting women, who may seek help for years only to be met with ongoing anti-fat stereotyping, its significant life-changing impact has only recently been recognized, clinically and in terms of research funding. Even though research is now accelerating, there is still much left to be discovered. This book brings together the current knowns, unknowns and conjectures as a comprehensive resource for researchers, clinicians and patients seeking a roadmap to potentially improving the lives of up to 17 million women in the US and 350 million worldwide.
What is lipedema; Genetics of lipedema;
Differential diagnosis: Lymphedema, Obesity, Common comorbidities; The
challenge of weight stigma in recognizing lipedema; Challenges to the
primary
care physician in addressing lipidema; Imaging; Summary of conservative
treatment methodologies; Surgical treatment pathways for lipedema;
Alternative
supplementary surgical approaches, Self-care strategies; Holistic approach
to
diagnosis, care and treatment; Resources; A look to the future
Dr Stanley G Rockson MD is the Allan and Tina Neill Professor of Lymphatic Research and Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, Society of Vascular Medicine, American College of Angiology, and American College of Physicians, as well as a member of the International Society of Lymphology, American Society of Internal Medicine, and the Paul Dudley White Society, among others. As a principal investigator or co-investigator, he has been involved in numerous clinical trials researching various aspects of lymphatic disease, vascular biology and cardiovascular medicine. He is also Editor-in-Chief of Lymphatic Research and Biology and sits on the editorial board of Angiology and works closely with National Institutes of Health, in an advisory capacity, to advance the agenda for lymphatic research. He has authored more than 150 scientific papers, reviews, book chapters and books devoted to various aspects of lymphatic biology and disease, vascular biology and cardiovascular medicine. Leslyn Keith OTD is a certified lymphedema therapist and has a Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy with an emphasis on lymphedema and obesity. She has started four lymphedema therapy programs in California including two in private practice and has treated lymphatic and fat disorders for over 20 years. She currently researches, consults, and lectures on lymphedema, lipedema, and obesity nationally and internationally and is the author of two books and several articles about the efficacy of a ketogenic diet for lymphatic and fat disorders. She is currently Director of Research and Board President for The Lipedema Project and an instructor in lymphedema therapy for Klose Training. Catherine Seo PhD, is a researcher and campaigner who founded the website Lipedema Simplified and authored the documentary: The Disease They Call FAT in 2015. Her book Lipedema: The Disease they Call FAT - an overview for Clinicians followed in 2017. She is now additionally the Director of The Lipedema Project, MasterClass Course Director and a professor of psychology
