Body composition study by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry in familial partial lipodystrophy: finding new tools for an objective evaluation

Body composition study by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry in familial partial lipodystrophy: finding new tools for an objective evaluation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Familial partial lipodystrophies (FPLD) are clinically heterogeneous disorders characterized by selective loss of adipose tissue, insulin resistance and metabolic complications. Until genetic studies become available for clinical pra...

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Main Authors: Valerio Cynthia M, Zajdenverg Lenita, de Oliveira José Egídio P, Mory Patricia B, Moyses Regina S, Godoy-Matos Amélio F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome
Subjects:
Body composition
Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA)
Lipodystrophy
Online Access:http://www.dmsjournal.com/content/4/1/40

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