Can Uric Acid Distinguish Lipedema From Overweight?

Metabolomics analysis identified higher uric acid levels in patients with lipedema and lymphedema, although associations weakened following adjustment for renal insufficiency.

By
Andrea Surnit
May 29, 2026
3 min

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Top Institutions in Endocrinology

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#1

Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, Ohio
Key Differentiators
- Rheumatology
#2

Lymphatic Education & Research Network

New York, New York
Key Differentiators
- Rheumatology
#3

First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University

Jinan, Shandong
Key Differentiators
- Rheumatology
#4

Strasbourg University Hospital

Strasbourg, Grand Est
Key Differentiators
- Rheumatology
#5

Colmar Civilian Hospital

Colmar, Grand Est
Key Differentiators
- Rheumatology