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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Malaysian Endocrine and Metabolic Society
2014
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/49080/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/49080/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/49080/6/PP-046.pdf |