Adiposis dolorosa is an outdated term for many years used synonymously as Dercum's disease, lipedema or Anders disease. While there are numerous references to adiposis dolorosa, it is recommended that the term no longer be used. Dercum's is now recognized as a separate condition, as is lipedema. References Endocrine diseases Conditions of the subcutaneous fat Rare diseases Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes Medical controversies