Lipodystrophy Syndrome

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The changes in body fat (loss and/or gain of body fat) and associated metabolic disturbances seen in some people with HIV. Lipodystrophy syndrome may be linked to HIV infection or certain antiretroviral (ARV) drugs.
Related Term(s)
Dorsocervical Fat Pad
Lipoatrophy
Lipohypertrophy
Lipoma
Wasting Syndrome

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