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[Monogenic severe insulin resistance syndromes].
La Revue de medecine interne - 1 Nov 2005
Vincent-Desplanques D, Faivre-Defrance F, Wémeau J L, Vantyghem M C
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: To make a point about monogenic insulin resistance syndromes. CURRENT KNOWLEDGE AND KEY POINTS: Extreme insulin resistance syndromes are rare entities. The clinical and biological presentation is similar to that one of metabolic syndrome. Polycystic ovaries syndrome, non-alcoholic liver steatosis, acanthosis nigricans and overall, lipo-atrophic syndrome must be sought. Genetically determined forms are...
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