Successful treatment with anti-TNF-alpha antibody for localised lipodystrophy

Lipodystrophyis a rare disorder characterised by selective loss of subcutaneous and visceral fat. It is commonly associated with hypertriglyceridaemia, hepatomegaly, and disordered glucose metabolism [1]. The precise pathogenesis is largely unknown, but autoimmunity is a possible cause of lipodystrophy [1]. Although autologous fat transfer to the atrophic site is a therapeutic option, there is no established treatment for idiopathic lipodystrophy. Herein, we report a case of lipodystrophy coexistent [...]