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In a systematic review of lipedema, non-contrast CT was reported (citing Monnin-Delhom) to have 95% sensitivity and 100% specificity for diagnosing lipedema, while diagnosis is otherwise based mainly on clinical features and ultrasound is not described as a primary diagnostic modality.
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- DOI:10.1111/j.1758-8111.2012.00045.x — context · review · 2012
The review covers lipedema diagnosis including imaging, but the specific imaging evidence cited is non-contrast CT (95% sensitivity, 100% specificity), not ultrasound; ultrasound is not specifically addressed as a diagnostic or classificati
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- 2026-05-31 — created · auto-ingested for SQ-LIP-000003