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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for Increased facial adipose tissue
  1. LMNA gene 
    ... distribution of fatty (adipose) tissue in the body. Adipose tissue is lost from the arms, legs, and hips, and excess fat is deposited in the face, neck, and abdomen. The abnormal fat storage is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/lmna - Genetics
  2. Proteus syndrome 
    ... Proteus syndrome. Blood vessels (vascular tissue) and fat (adipose tissue) ... also have distinctive facial features such as a long face, outside corners ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/proteus-syndrome - Genetics
  3. Familial partial lipodystrophy 
    ... provides cushioning. In people with familial partial lipodystrophy, adipose tissue is lost from the arms, legs, and hips, giving these parts of the body a very muscular appearance. The fat that cannot be stored in the limbs builds up around the face and neck, and inside the abdomen. Excess fat ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/familial-partial-lipodystrophy - Genetics