Korean J Dermatol.  1991 Apr;29(2):241-246.

A case of generalized lipodystrophy

• Chang SH
• Youn JI
• Lee YS

Abstract

Generalized lipodyst,rophy is characterized by generalized loss of body fat, and is asociated vith metabolic ahnormalities, including insulin resistance, hyperglycemia., and hypertriglyceridemia. like acanthosis nigricans, generalized lipodystrophy is a cutaneous marker of insulin re.istant diabetes. We report. herein a twenty year old female witti both classic generalized lipodystripin and acanthosis nigricans, in association with insulin resistant diabetes.

Keyword

Generalized lipodystrophy; Acanthosis nigricans; Insuline resistance diabetes

MeSH Terms

Acanthosis Nigricans
Adipose Tissue
Female
Humans
Hyperglycemia
Hypertriglyceridemia
Insulin
Insulin Resistance
Lipodystrophy, Congenital Generalized*
Insulin