Lipodystrophy

A collection of heterogenous conditions resulting from defective LIPID METABOLISM and characterized by ADIPOSE TISSUE atrophy. Often there is redistribution of body fat resulting in peripheral fat wasting and central adiposity. They include generalized, localized, congenital, and acquired lipodystrophy.

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Tree Number(s): C17.800.849.391, C18.452.584.625, C18.452.880.391

MeSH Unique ID: D008060

Entry Terms:

• Lipodystrophies

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
Skin Diseases
Skin Diseases, Metabolic
Lipodystrophy
HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome
Lipodystrophy, Congenital Generalized
Lipodystrophy, Familial Partial

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
Metabolic Diseases
Lipid Metabolism Disorders
Lipodystrophy
HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome
Lipodystrophy, Congenital Generalized
Lipodystrophy, Familial Partial

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
Metabolic Diseases
Skin Diseases, Metabolic
Lipodystrophy
HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome
Lipodystrophy, Congenital Generalized
Lipodystrophy, Familial Partial