Acquired and inherited lipodystrophies

A Garg - New England Journal of Medicine, 2004 - Mass Medical Soc
A Garg
New England Journal of Medicine, 2004Mass Medical Soc
Lipodystrophies, heterogeneous acquired or inherited disorders characterized by the
selective loss of adipose tissue, predispose affected patients to insulin resistance and its
attendant complications. This review focuses on the clinical features, underlying
pathogenetic mechanisms, and management of various types of acquired and inherited
lipodystrophies.
Lipodystrophies, heterogeneous acquired or inherited disorders characterized by the selective loss of adipose tissue, predispose affected patients to insulin resistance and its attendant complications. This review focuses on the clinical features, underlying pathogenetic mechanisms, and management of various types of acquired and inherited lipodystrophies.
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