CT appearances of HIV-related lipodystrophy syndrome

Br J Radiol. 2001 Apr;74(880):382-3. doi: 10.1259/bjr.74.880.740382.

Abstract

Highly active antiretroviral therapy in HIV-1 infected patients is associated with a lipodystrophy syndrome, characterized by wasting of peripheral fat, central adiposity, hyperlipidaemia and insulin resistance. The CT findings are presented and the differential diagnosis is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-HIV Agents / adverse effects*
  • Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active / adverse effects
  • Body Mass Index
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • HIV Infections / therapy
  • Humans
  • Indinavir / adverse effects*
  • Lamivudine / adverse effects*
  • Lipodystrophy / chemically induced*
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Zidovudine / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Anti-HIV Agents
  • Lamivudine
  • Zidovudine
  • Indinavir