PLIN1-related familial partial lipodystrophy
Synonyms: FPLD4 | PLIN1-related FPLD
A rare genetic lipodystrophy characterized by loss of subcutaneous adipose tissue primarily affecting the lower limbs and gluteal region due to a defect in the PLIN1 gene. Associated features of insulin resistance hepatic steatosis dyslipidemia hypertension axillary acanthosis nigricans and muscular hypertrophy of the lower limbs are typical.
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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version December 2023
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