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Congenital generalized lipodystrophy in Taiwan.
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi - 1 Jan 2019
Hsu Rai-Hseng, Lin Wei-De, Chao Mei-Chyn, Hsiao Hui-Pin, Wong Siew-Lee, Chiu Pao-Chin, Chu Shao-Yin, Ke Yu-Yuan, Lau Beng-Huat, Chien Yin-Hsiu, Hwu Wuh-Liang, Tsai Fuu-Jen, Wang Chung-Hsing, Lee Ni-Chung
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Congenital generalized lipodystrophy (CGL) is a rare disorder characterized by scarce adipose tissue. This disease is distributed worldwide, but little is known about these patients in the Chinese population. Here, we delineate the phenotype and prognosis of CGL in our cohort. METHODS: Patients diagnosed with CGL from 8 medical centers were reviewed. The initial presentation, laboratory findings, and...
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