Acquired partial lipodystrophy associated with varicella.

A possible association of partial lipodystrophy with anti-GBM nephritis (Goodpasture's syndrome).

Partial lipodystrophy is known to be associated with mesangiocapillary glomerulonephritis. A case is described of a possible association of partial lipodystrophy with anti-GBM nephritis (Goodpasture's syndrome).

Impaired expression of mitochondrial and adipogenic genes in adipose tissue from a patient with acquired partial lipodystrophy (Barraquer-Simons syndrome): a case report

INTRODUCTION Acquired partial lipodystrophy or Barraquer-Simons syndrome is a rare form of progressive lipodystrophy. The etiopathogenesis of adipose tissue atrophy in these patients is unknown. CASE PRESENTATION This is a case report of a 44-year-old woman with acquired partial lipodystrophy. To obtain insight into the molecular basis of lipoatrophy in acquired partial lipodystrophy, we exam...

Adult-Onset Acquired Partial Lipodystrophy Accompanied by Rheumatoid Arthritis

Lipodystrophy is a group of metabolic disorders, possibly caused by autoimmune disease. In this report, we describe a case of adult-onset acquired partial lipodystrophy accompanied by rheumatoid arthritis without a family history. Interestingly, immunohistochemical staining revealed dense infiltration of IL-27-producing cells as well as MMP-7-and MMP-28-expressing cells, both of which have been...

Cirrhosis in partial lipodystrophy.

A patient with partial lipodystrophy, fatty liver and cirrhosis, and autoimmune thyroid disease is described. Treatment with thyroxine led to partial improvement in the hepatic abnormality.

Acquired partial lipodystrophy (Barraquer-Simons syndrome) and IgA nephropathy.