Korean J Dermatol.  1999 Dec;37(12):1841-1843.

A Case of Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

• Kim DH
• Ahn WK
• Kim CW
• Kim TY

Abstract

Partial lipodystrophy(PLD) is a rare disorder characterized by frequent occurrence in women, usually onset in childhood, and slowly progressive symmetrical loss of subcutaneous fat on the upper half of the body. The etiology is unknown. However, many immunologic abnormalities were reported in PLD. Herein, we report a case of PLD in a 34-year-old man with familial occurrence of PLD in his brother.

Keyword

Partial lipodystrophy; Family history

MeSH Terms

Adult
Female
Humans
Lipodystrophy, Familial Partial*
Siblings
Subcutaneous Fat