HIV-associated adipose redistribution syndrome (HARS): definition, epidemiology and clinical impact.
A segment of the HIV infected population develops abnormal and excessive accumulation of adipose tissue in the trunk, including accumulation of visceral (deep abdominal) adipose tissue. This condition, known as HIV-related adipose redistribution syndrome (HARS), may also be accompanied by fat accumulation in the upper back/neck (dorsocervical region) and/or depletion of subcutaneous adipose tissue from the abdomen, face, limbs, or buttocks. HARS is estimated to occur in up to 32% of patients and is associated with health risks similar to those of metabolic syndrome. Techniques to detect and measure HARS include physician and patient assessments and radiologic or anthropometric methods.
Lichtenstein
Kenneth
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University of Colorado Infectious Disease Group Practice, Denver, CO, USA. Kenneth.Lichtenstein@UCHSC.edu
Balasubramanyam
Ashok
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Sekhar
Rajagopal
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Freedland
Eric
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