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Lipodystrophy, Partial, Acquired MeSH Supplementary Concept Data 2025


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
Registry Numbers
0
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 Preferred
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