Panniculitis and lipodystrophy

Panniculitis and lipodystrophy are rare disorders of subcutaneous tissue. Recently the incidence of lipodystrophy has been increasing secondary to its appearance in patients with HIV. In this population, the lipodystrophy appears to be a direct consequence of drug therapy. A review of the available...

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Published inCurrent opinion in rheumatology Vol. 14; no. 5; p. 566
Main Authors Eberhard, B Anne, Ilowite, Norman T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.2002
Subjects
Adipose Tissue - pathology
Anti-HIV Agents - adverse effects
HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome - chemically induced
Humans
Lipodystrophy - etiology
Lipodystrophy - genetics
Lipodystrophy - pathology
Panniculitis - classification
Panniculitis - etiology
Panniculitis - pathology
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Summary:Panniculitis and lipodystrophy are rare disorders of subcutaneous tissue. Recently the incidence of lipodystrophy has been increasing secondary to its appearance in patients with HIV. In this population, the lipodystrophy appears to be a direct consequence of drug therapy. A review of the available literature regarding pathogenesis and treatment options is discussed. The diagnosis of panniculitis has been hampered by problems. The recent literature has concentrated on ways of improving pathologic diagnostic yields, and new aids in diagnosis are presented.
ISSN:1040-8711
DOI:10.1097/00002281-200209000-00015