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. © 2007 Lichtenstein et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
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Lichtenstein, K., Balasubramanyam, A., Sekhar, R., & Freedland, E. (2007, July 16). HIV-associated adipose redistribution syndrome (HARS): Definition, epidemiology and clinical impact. AIDS Research and Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1186/1742-6405-4-16
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