title: Facial lipodystrophy in an HIV-positive patient using an orthodontic appliance.
abstract: The aim of this article was to relate the clinical case of an HIV-positive orthodontic patient who reported that her cheeks had been hurting since treatment began. We started with the data collected in anamnesis and by contact with the patient's physician, and a diagnosis of facial lipodystrophy as a result of the use of retroviral drugs was reached. The patient was referred to a dermatologist for treatment of the facial lipodystrophy.
authors: Orthodontics, Southwest Bahia University UESB, Jequié, Bahia, Brazil. matheuspithon@bol.com.br
authors: Matheus Melo
authors: MM
authors: Pithon
authors: Ana Carolina Dias Viana
authors: AC
authors: de Andrade
authors: Orlando Motohiro
authors: OM
authors: Tanaka
authors: Rogério Lacerda
authors: RL
authors: Dos Santos
authors: Rita de Cássia Dias Viana
authors: Rde C
authors: de Andrade
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy; D000328:Adult; D044966:Anti-Retroviral Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002610:Cheek / Q000473:pathology*; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D039682:HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective
chemical_list: D044966:Anti-Retroviral Agents