Underweight and lipodystrophy…a medical conundrum

Underweight and lipodystrophy…a medical conundrum

Introduction: Patient with lipodystrophy is usually underweight, with a body mass index (BMI) of under 18.5 or a weight 15% to 20% below that of normal for age and height. Lipoatrophy on the other hand is loss of fat, particularly on the cheek, face, shoulder and limbs. We herewith report a 51 y...

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Main Authors: WS, Wan Juani, M, Azura Dina, Sukor, Norlela, Mustafa, Norlaila, AW, Norasyikin, Omar, Ahmad Marzuki, R, Subashini, Loh, Huai Heng, Shahar, Mohammad Arif, O, Mohd Rahman, Kamaruddin, Nor Azmi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Malaysian Endocrine and Metabolic Society 2014
Subjects:
RC Internal medicine
Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/49080/
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http://irep.iium.edu.my/49080/6/PP-046.pdf

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