Abstract
Lipodystrophy resulting from HIV disease or the antiretroviral therapy used to treat it is a common complication. We report on the treatment of cervical lipohypertrophy ("buffalo hump") with suction-assisted lipectomy in six patients.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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HIV Protease Inhibitors / administration & dosage
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HIV Protease Inhibitors / adverse effects*
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Humans
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Lipectomy*
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Lipodystrophy / chemically induced
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Lipodystrophy / surgery*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Syndrome
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Treatment Outcome