Inherited Lipodystrophy
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Inherited lipodystrophy refers to a group of rare genetic disorders characterized by the abnormal loss or redistribution of body fat. These conditions are caused by mutations affecting fat tissue development or metabolism. The term 'inherited lipodystrophy' encompasses several distinct syndromes, such as familial partial lipodystrophy and congenital generalized lipodystrophy, which are the preferred modern terms. These disorders lead to metabolic complications due to the lack of normal fat storage.
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