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Redistribution of body fat induced by HIV protease inhibitors in patients with AIDS

Four patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection in treatment with protease inhibitors for an average of 8 months and 3 weeks are reported. Fat accumulation in the cervical-dorsal region (buffalo hump) and moon face, similar to that of Cushing's Syndrome, are highlighted.

HIV; Lipodystrophy; Protease inhibitors


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