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MeSH Supplementary: Lipodystrophy, Partial, Acquired
Unique ID: C562448
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/C562448
Entry Term(s): Barraquer-Simons Syndrome; Lipodystrophy, Cephalothoracic Type; Lipodystrophy, Partial, Progressive
Heading Mapped to: *Lipodystrophy
Frequency: 91
Note: Lipodystrophy characterized by the gradual onset of bilaterally symmetrical loss of subcutaneous fat from the face, neck, upper extremities, thorax, and abdomen, in the 'cephalocaudal' sequence, sparing the lower extremities. Patients are also more likely to have AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES. Most cases are sporadic, however, there may be genetic susceptibility associated with mutations in the LMNB2 gene. OMIM: 608709
Date of Entry: 2012/11/05
Revision Date: 2016/08/01

Lipodystrophy, Partial, Acquired MeSH Supplementary Concept Data 2024