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What are the causes of lipodystrophy?
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Lipodystrophy: Can be congenital (inherited) or acquired (such as HIV or antiretroviral drugs).
Answered 6/10/2014
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Many causes: Lipodystrophy, fat redistribution. Two different kinds of lipodystrophy, fat wasting, also known as lipoatrophy; fat loss from certain areas of the body, especially the arms, legs, face, and buttocks) fat accumulation, hyperadiposity; build up especially in belly, breasts, and back of the neck.Immune system. Immune diseases , older age, significant weight changes. Cong. Syndromes, partial or diffuse.
Answered 9/20/2018
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