Breeches obesity E66.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Genetically determined, circumscribed obesity in the thigh and buttock area mostly in women.

Therapy
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Therapy only at the express wish of the patient by lipectomy or liposuction. Recurrences often occur which make it necessary to repeat the therapy.

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Incoming links (2)

Adiposity skin changes; Liposuction;

Outgoing links (1)

Liposuction;

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Authors

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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