Polycystic ovarian syndrome in patients with lipodystrophy: Report of 2 cases with review of literature
Lipodystrophy is a clinical disorder characterized by maldistribution of body fat. Hyperinsulinemia, insulin resistance, and abnormalities of glucose homeostasis are commonly described among these patients. Hyperinsulinemia is also involved in the pathogenesis of polycystic ovarian syndrome, a condi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2012;volume=16;issue=6;spage=1022;epage=1025;aulast=Pahuja |