Localized lipodystrophy

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Localized lipodystrophy

ORPHA:79088Clinical group

What it is

A rare group of acquired lipodystrophies that are characterized by loss of subcutaneous tissue from generally small regions of the body, either single or multiple areas, and are not typically associated with metabolic complications. Some cases may involve lipohypertrophy (insulin). This group includes pressure-induced localized lipoatrophy, drug-induced localized lipodystrophy, panniculitis- induced localized lipodystrophy, centrifugal lipodystrophy, and idiopathic localized lipodystrophy.

Key facts

Age of onset
All ages
Inheritance
Unknown
Classified as
Clinical group

Cross-references

GARD 5867MEDDRA 10088837MONDO 0019194MONDO 19194UMLS C4329999

Orphadata Science: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Data version 2026-06-23. Available under CC BY 4.0. This is a reference, not medical advice.

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