Familial partial lipodystrophy, Dunnigan type

Familial Partial lipodystrophy, Dunnigan type (FPLD2) is a rare form of genetic lipodystrophy characterized by a loss of subcutaneous adipose tissue from the trunk, buttocks and limbs; fat accumulation in the neck, face, axillary and pelvic regions; muscular hypertrophy; and usually associated with metabolic complications such as insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia and liver steatosis.