Inherited Lipodystrophy
📋Overview
These rare genetic conditions involve mutations that disrupt the body's ability to develop or maintain healthy fat tissue. This group of disorders includes specific syndromes such as congenital generalized lipodystrophy and familial partial lipodystrophy, which are categorized by the extent and location of fat loss.
The lack of normal fat storage sites results in the redistribution of lipids to other parts of the body. This process is driven by underlying genetic factors that affect how fat tissue is metabolized or distributed throughout the system.
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