LIPODYSTROPHY

Question 1

What are the 2 types of lipodystrophy?

Answer 1

1. PLD
2. GLD

Question 2

What is the type of LD where loss of fat is localized to the upper part of the body?

Answer 2

PLD (Partial Lipodystrophy)

Question 3

What is the type of LD where loss of fat is diffuse?

Answer 3

GLD (Generalized lipodystrophy)

Question 4

What is the most common pattern in renal biopsy in LD?

Answer 4

FSGS

Question 5

What LD is commonly associated with C3 glomerulopathy/dense deposit disease?

Answer 5

PLD (Barraquer–Simons syndrome)

Question 6

What are the 2 most prominent serologic abnormality in LD?

Answer 6

1. Diminished C3 levels
2. C3 nephritic (C3NeF)