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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for Increased adipose tissue
  1. Congenital generalized lipodystrophy 
    ... an overgrowth of muscle tissue. A lack of adipose tissue under the skin ... an increased amount of body hair (hirsutism), irregular menstrual periods, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../congenital-generalized-lipodystrophy - Genetics
  2. Familial partial lipodystrophy 
    ... condition characterized by an abnormal distribution of fatty (adipose) tissue. Adipose tissue is normally found in many parts of the ... provides cushioning. In people with familial partial lipodystrophy, adipose tissue is lost from the arms, legs, and hips, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/familial-partial-lipodystrophy - Genetics
  3. Proteus syndrome 
    ... Proteus syndrome. Blood vessels (vascular tissue) and fat (adipose tissue) can also grow abnormally in Proteus syndrome.Some ... growth, allowing it to grow and divide abnormally. Increased cell proliferation in various tissues and organs leads to the abnormal growth characteristic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/proteus-syndrome - Genetics
  4. Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency 
    ... tiny blood vessels (capillaries) within muscles and fatty (adipose) tissue. This enzyme helps break down fats called triglycerides, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../familial-lipoprotein-lipase-deficiency - Genetics
  5. C3 glomerulopathy 
    ... a condition characterized by a lack of fatty (adipose) tissue under the skin in the upper part of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/c3-glomerulopathy - Genetics