SCR-LIP-000046 · Claim · machine-readable JSON →

Several findings suggest a hereditary predisposition to lipedema, with frequent family history among affected women.

Evidence over time

Evidence (1)

• DOI:10.1590/1677-5449.202301832 — supporting · consensus · n=113 · 2025 · risk of bias: moderate
  consensus agreement 4.26, level B; 'lipedema is hereditary'

Context (PECO)

Answers these questions

• Do hormones and heredity influence the onset of lipedema? supporting

Gaps & caveats

Specific genes and inheritance pattern not established; based on family history and expert consensus.

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