Case Report

Lipoatrophic Diabetes: Case Report

Authors: ROBERT E. KNISLEY, MD, FRANK GLENN MARSH, MD

Abstract

This report describes a patient with the rate syndrome of lipoatrophic diabetes which began at age 9 years. The disorder is characterized by accelerated growth, diffuse lipoatrophy, abnormal carbohydrate metabolism, hepatic cirrhosis and skin abnormalities.The pathogenesis and other aspects of this disorder are reviewed.

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