Lipodystrophy, Familial Partial

Overview

Inherited conditions characterized by the partial loss of ADIPOSE TISSUE, either confined to the extremities with normal or increased fat deposits on the face, neck and trunk (type 1), or confined to the loss of SUBCUTANEOUS FAT from the limbs and trunk (type 2). Type 3 is associated with mutation in the gene encoding PEROXISOME PROLIFERATOR-ACTIVATED RECEPTOR GAMMA.

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Quick facts about Lipodystrophy, Familial Partial

Topic type

Condition

Category

Dermatology

MeSH classification

C16.320.488.813|C17.800.849.391.700|C18.452.584.563.798|C18.452.584.625.700|C18.452.880.391.700

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