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[Lipohyperplasia dolorosa : An unreasonable burden and challenge for the psychological well-being of affected patients]

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[Lipohyperplasia dolorosa : An unreasonable burden and challenge for the psychological well-being of affected patients]
Abstract
Lipohyperplasia dolorosa (LiDo) is a genetic, painful fat tissue distribution disorder with lymphological high-volume transport insufficiency. It often has negative effects on the psychological well-being of affected female adolescents and adults. Similar in appearance to the development of obesity, the patients experience similar negative reactions in their families, partners and friends. The development of the LiDo usually occurs in adolescence or following pregnancy and represents a considerable psychological burden in central phases of narcissistic development. These psychological impairments caused by LiDo are long-term companions and influence interpersonal relationships. Three case vignettes serve for clarification. In the first case, the LiDo seems to be "grafted" onto a neurotic conflict, which intensifies the acute and chronic pain of the person affected. In the second case, the affected person shows defense mechanisms in contact, which are evidence of a high level of stress and require considerable sensitivity by the person's social circle during interactions. In the third case, after intensively addressing various aspects of the disease, the person received medical treatment from a specialist and underwent several surgeries. The positive effects on physical and psychological well-being are stabilized by psychological support. Seen as an option, those affected can decide for or against surgical treatment. As a consequence of the treatment, the previously rejected extremities become more integrated, arms and legs fit back into the person's own physical image of the body. This positive change also extends to the intrapsychic self-image of the body.
Publication
Dermatologie (Heidelberg, Germany)
Volume
74
Issue
8
Pages
580-587
Date
2023-08
Journal Abbr
Dermatologie (Heidelb)
Language
ger
ISSN
2731-7013
Short Title
[Lipohyperplasia dolorosa
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PubMed
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West-Leuer, B. (2023). [Lipohyperplasia dolorosa : An unreasonable burden and challenge for the psychological well-being of affected patients]. Dermatologie (Heidelberg, Germany), 74(8), 580–587. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00105-023-05188-5