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Adult-onset acquired partial lipodystrophy accompanied by rheumatoid arthritis
Yusuke Muto1, Taku Fujimura1, Aya Kakizaki1
1Department of Dermatology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan.
Abstract:
Lipodystrophy is a group of metabolic disorders, possibly caused by autoimmune disease. In this report, we describe a case of adult-onset acquired partial lipodystrophy accompanied by rheumatoid arthritis without a family history. Interestingly, immunohistochemical staining revealed dense infiltration of IL-27-producing cells as well as MMP-7-and MMP-28-expressing cells, both of which have been reported to facilitate the development of autoimmune disease. Our present case might suggest possible mechanisms for acquired partial lipodystrophy.
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