| Literature DB >> 518149 |
Abstract
Juxta-articular adiposis dolorosa may be defined as the localised accumulation of painful fat near joints, most commonly the knee. It exists as a separate entity that must be distinguished from other causes of knee pain. We present 2 patients with this condition and review the literature. Various approaches to therapy are discussed. A classification of painful fat near joints is proposed.Entities:
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Year: 1979 PMID: 518149 PMCID: PMC1000398 DOI: 10.1136/ard.38.5.479
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Rheum Dis ISSN: 0003-4967 Impact factor: 19.103