Adipose tissue is a specialized type of connective tissue that arises from the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells into adipocytes during fetal development. Mesenchymal stem cells are pluripotent cells that can transform into various cell types, including fat, bone, cartilage, and muscle cells, among others. Adipocytes are categorized into three different cell types—white, brown, and beige adipocytes—based on their origin, location, and function. White adipocytes are the most ... Dercum disease is a rare disorder of the subcutaneous adipose tissue that presents with multiple painful fatty masses throughout the body. These lipomas mainly occur on the trunk and extremities. The exact cause of Dercum disease remains unknown. Affected individuals usually experience severe pain, weight gain, depression, lethargy, and confusion. The diagnosis of Dercum disease is based on clinical examination, yet the condition can be further investigated with tissue biopsy and additional ... The mons pubis, also known as the mons Venus or pubic mound, is the rounded mass of fatty tissue that lies over the pubic bones. It is part of the external genitalia in individuals assigned female at birth, which also includes the labia majora, labia minora, vaginal opening, hymen, and clitoris. The epicardium is composed of mesothelial cells, fat, and connective tissue . It serves many functions, including protecting the heart, producing factors that help cardiac cells develop properly, and ensuring proper response to cardiac cell injury.
