Adiposis Dolorosa (also known as Dercum Disease, Disease, Dercum): A rare disease characterized by multiple tumor-like fatty deposits that press on nerves in various sites causing pain and weakness. Often these lipoma-like structures are located on the trunk and limbs but not on the face and hands.

NIH MeSH · D000274Diseases

Adiposis Dolorosa

Also known asDercum Disease · Disease, Dercum · Dercum's Disease · Dercums Disease · Disease, Dercum's · Ander's Syndrome · Ander Syndrome · Syndrome, Ander's · Decum-Vitaut Syndrome · Decum Vitaut Syndrome · Syndrome, Decum-Vitaut · Adipose Tissue Rheumatism

Definition

A rare disease characterized by multiple tumor-like fatty deposits that press on nerves in various sites causing pain and weakness. Often these lipoma-like structures are located on the trunk and limbs but not on the face and hands.

MeSH classification

  • C17.800.463.249
  • C18.452.584.718.500

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Common questions about Adiposis Dolorosa

What does Adiposis Dolorosa mean in medicine?
A rare disease characterized by multiple tumor-like fatty deposits that press on nerves in various sites causing pain and weakness. Often these lipoma-like structures are located on the trunk and limbs but not on the face and hands. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Adiposis Dolorosa known by any other names?
Yes. Adiposis Dolorosa is also referred to as Dercum Disease, Disease, Dercum, Dercum's Disease, Dercums Disease in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Adiposis Dolorosa sit in the medical classification?
Adiposis Dolorosa falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C17.800.463.249, C18.452.584.718.500). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000274) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗