Selective loss of body fat is the hallmark of patients with lipodystrophies. Among genetic
lipodystrophies, fat loss is observed either from birth, as in congenital generalized …

Lipodystrophies, heterogeneous acquired or inherited disorders characterized by the
selective loss of adipose tissue, predispose affected patients to insulin resistance and its …

Background The lipodystrophy syndromes are genetic or acquired disorders characterized
by selective loss of adipose tissue that may involve the entire body (generalized) or only …

Purpose of review This article focuses on recent progress in understanding the genetics of
lipodystrophy syndromes, the pathophysiology of severe metabolic abnormalities caused by …

Lipodystrophies are a heterogeneous group of congenital or acquired disorders,
characterized by partial or generalized loss of adipose tissue. Familial partial lipodystrophy …

Lipodystrophies are an immense group of genetic or acquired metabolic disorders that are
characterized by varying degrees of body fat loss and in some instances localized …

Objective To review the initial clinical manifestations of congenital and acquired
lipodystrophy syndromes, discuss novel classifications associated with genetic mutations …

Lipodystrophies are a heterogeneous group of physiological changes characterized by a
selective loss of fatty tissue. Here, no fat cells are present, either through lack of …

Context: Lipodystrophies are heterogeneous, genetic or acquired disorders characterized by
selective loss of body fat and predisposition to insulin resistance. The extent of fat loss …

Lipodystrophy constitutes a spectrum of diseases characterized by a generalized or partial
absence of adipose tissue. Underscoring the role of healthy fat in maintenance of metabolic …