[Progressive partial lipodystrophy; an external problem with internal anomalies]. / Progressieve partiële lipodystrofie; een uiterlijk probleem met inwendige afwijkingen.
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
; 140(13): 719-22, 1996 Mar 30.
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ABSTRACT
Progressive partial lipodystrophy (PPL) was diagnosed in two girls aged 6 and 8 years. PPL is characterized by loss of subcutaneous fat, starting in the face and progressing to trunk and arms. Diagnosis is based upon the cachectic appearance and the normal growth parameters. It is a rare disease of unknown aetiology, usually beginning in childhood and more frequent in females. An association with diabetes mellitus, hypertriglyceridaemia and glomerulonephritis has been described. Follow-up should be focused on these and on psychological effects. No causal therapy is available. The facial appearance can be restored by injection of liquid silicones. Life expectancy does not appear to be affected.
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Assunto principal:
Lipodistrofia
Limite:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
Nl
Revista:
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
Ano de publicação:
1996
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Article