Familial partial lipodystrophy type 3: a new mutation on the PPARG gene

Eva Lau, Davide Carvalho, Joana Oliveira, Susana Fernandes, Paula Freitas

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Familial partial lipodystrophy is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder characterized by lipoatrophy of the extremities and gluteal region and lipohypertrophy of the face, neck and/or trunk. It is associated with insulin resistance, hypertriglyceridemia and increased risk of recurrent episodes of pancreatitis …