Multiple choice

The multiple, painful lipomas are the symptoms of

  1. Adiposis dolorosa

  2. Dermatitis herpetiformis

  3. Dermatomyositis

  4. Diabetes mellitus type 1

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Explanation

Adiposis dolorosa, is a rare condition characterized by multiple, painful lipomas. These lipomas mainly occur on the trunk, the upper arms and upper legs. The diagnosis of Dercum's disease implies a long, chronic pain syndrome of debilitating nature.