Acquired and Inherited Lipodystrophies

Abhimanyu Garg(The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center)
New England Journal of Medicine
March 17, 2004
Cited by 934

Abstract

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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