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Generalised lipodystrophy.

K E Choo1, A Sharifah, W A Ariffin

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, Hospital University Sains Malaysia, Kelantan.

Singapore Medical Journal
|June 1, 1990
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This study details a rare case of generalized lipodystrophy in a Malay girl, presenting with severe insulin resistance and diabetes mellitus. Management involved various insulin therapies and oral medications.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Genetics
  • Metabolic Disorders

Background:

  • Generalized lipodystrophy is a rare inherited disorder characterized by a near-complete absence of adipose tissue.
  • It is associated with metabolic complications including insulin resistance, hyperlipidemia, and hepatomegaly.
  • This case highlights a specific presentation in a pediatric patient of Malay ethnicity.

Observation:

  • A Malay girl presented with generalized lipodystrophy, marked by absent subcutaneous fat, hepatomegaly, hyperpigmentation, and muscular hypertrophy.
  • She exhibited severe metabolic derangements: hyperlipaemia, hypercholesterolemia, and non-ketotic insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus.
  • Malnutrition-related diabetes was ruled out due to lack of malnutrition history, absence of pancreatic calcification, and extremely high insulin requirements (>21.2 U/kg/day).

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Findings:

  • The patient demonstrated profound insulin resistance necessitating aggressive glycemic control strategies.
  • Treatment attempts included subcutaneous insulin, continuous intravenous insulin infusion (CIVII), and oral agents like fenfluramine and chlorpropamide.
  • This case underscores the challenges in managing complex metabolic disturbances associated with generalized lipodystrophy.

Implications:

  • This case contributes to understanding the phenotypic variability and metabolic consequences of generalized lipodystrophy.
  • It emphasizes the need for early diagnosis and multidisciplinary management approaches for such rare conditions.
  • Further research into the genetic basis and therapeutic strategies for lipodystrophy is warranted.