“Lipodystrophy” is a broad term that collectively describes a variable combination of
accumulation of fat in several regions, including the abdomen (Engelson et al., 1999; Miller …

HIV-associated lipodystrophy, first described in 1998 [1], is characterized by peripheral
lipoatrophy of the face, limbs and buttocks, and central fat accumulation within the abdomen …

HIV-associated lipodystrophy is an as yet undefined syndrome that may include
hypertriglyceridemia, insulin resistance, diabetes, dorsocervical fat accumulation (buffalo …

Background Lipodystrophy (peripheral lipoatrophy, central fat accumulation, and
lipomatosis) is a common and disfiguring problem in adult patients with HIV-1 infection on …

Objective To establish the prevalence, severity and factors associated with the HIV
lipodystrophy syndrome. Methods Cross‐sectional study of lipodystrophy conducted in high …

HIV-associated lipodystrophy syndrome, also known as fat redistribution syndrome, is an
only recently described disorder consisting of changes in body fat distribution, metabolic …

Objectives: Identify the etiology of HIV-associated lipodystrophy. Describe the typical
physical exam of a patient with HIV-associated lipoatrophy. Review the treatment and …

In developed countries, the availability of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has
contributed to a dramatic decrease in mortality and opportunistic infections associated with …

Ten years have passed since the first report of lipodystrophy at an HIV conference. The
excitement and hope for a longer life that accompanied the arrival of Highly Active Anti …

HIV lipodystrophy is a heterogeneous syndrome, which has yet to be objectively defined,
comprising peripheral lipoatrophy, central fat accumulation and lipomata, along with …