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Adipose tissue quantification by imaging methods: a proposed classification.

Wei Shen1, ZiMian Wang, Mark Punyanita

  • 1Obesity Research Center, St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital and Institute of Human Nutrition, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York 10025, USA. ws2003@columbia.edu

Obesity Research
|January 17, 2003
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Classical anatomy is outdated for adipose tissue. This review proposes a new adipose tissue topography classification, defining depots by location and function for better research correlation.

Area of Science:

  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Classical anatomical classifications of adipose tissue are insufficient due to recent advances in molecular biology and imaging.
  • A standardized taxonomy for adipose tissue depots, based on location and function, is currently lacking.
  • Inconsistent terminology, particularly for visceral adipose tissue, hinders research in adipose tissue topography.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically review existing literature on whole-body and regional adipose tissue imaging.
  • To establish the first systematic classification of adipose tissue topography.
  • To provide a well-defined basis for correlating imaging studies with molecular processes.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of over 100 original publications on adipose tissue imaging and terminology.

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  • Critical analysis of definitions and classifications of adipose tissue depots.
  • Development of a proposed updated classification system.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified significant inconsistencies in the definitions and usage of adipose tissue terminology across studies.
    • Highlighted the lack of a clear, functional classification for specific adipose tissue depots.
    • Revealed particular ambiguity surrounding the definition of visceral adipose tissue.

    Conclusions:

    • A revised classification of adipose tissue topography is necessary to align with modern imaging and molecular biology.
    • The proposed classification provides a standardized framework for future adipose tissue research.
    • This updated taxonomy will facilitate more accurate correlations between imaging findings and the functional roles of specific adipose tissue depots.