SCR-LIP-000067 · Claim · machine-readable JSON →
A systematic review of 20 studies identified 13 different imaging and measurement tools used to quantify lipedema characteristics, but found a lack of consistency in protocols, measurement locations, and outcome analysis, with limited clinimetric reporting from small and heterogeneous cohorts, preventing recommendation of any single tool for clinical practice.
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- Assessment Tools to Quantify the Physical Aspects of Lipedema: A Systematic Review — Eason et al. (2025) — refines · review · 2025
This systematic review directly addresses the availability and quality of screening/assessment tools for lipedema, supporting the premise that standardized screening tools are lacking (consistent with underdiagnosis), while refining the que - Diagnostic imaging in lipedema: A systematic review — van la Parra et al. (2024) — refines · meta analysis · 2024
This systematic review directly addresses diagnostic tools for lipedema, supporting the notion that diagnosis is challenging (consistent with underdiagnosis) while refining the question by detailing specific imaging features and their limit
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