HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome

Synonyms

HIV Associated Lipodystrophy

HIV Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome

HIV Lipodystrophy Syndrome

HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy

Lipodystrophy Syndrome, HIV

Lipodystrophy Syndrome, HIV-Associated

Lipodystrophy, HIV-Associated

Defective metabolism leading to fat maldistribution in patients infected with HIV. The etiology appears to be multifactorial and probably involves some combination of infection-induced alterations in metabolism, direct effects of antiretroviral therapy, and patient-related factors.