Autosomal semi-dominant severe lipodystrophic laminopathy

Definition

A rare familial partial lipodystrophy characterized by severe partial lipoatrophy affecting the limbs, trunk, and abdomen, together with faciocervical fat accumulation. Additional manifestations include diabetes, acanthosis nigricans, liver steatosis, and hypertriglyceridemia, as well as low serum leptin and adiponectin levels. Severe cardiac rhythm and conduction disturbances have also been reported.