Rare Diagnosis of Familial Partial Lipodystrophy in a Patient With Life-Threatening Pancreatitis due to Hypertriglyceridemia

Volume: 8, Issue: 1, Pages: 11 - 14
Published: Jan 1, 2022
Abstract
Familial partial lipodystrophy type 2 (FPLD2) is a rare genetic condition characterized by partial lack of subcutaneous tissue and can predispose an individual to complications such as hypertriglyceridemia with pancreatitis, insulin resistance, and diabetes. This report describes a case of FPLD2 identified with judicious history and examination.This case describes a 32-year-old patient with recurrent pancreatitis who developed complications...
Paper Details
Title
Rare Diagnosis of Familial Partial Lipodystrophy in a Patient With Life-Threatening Pancreatitis due to Hypertriglyceridemia
Published Date
Jan 1, 2022
Volume
8
Issue
1
Pages
11 - 14
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