Which of the following signs and diagnostic findings are recognized components of the metabolic and morphologic changes that occur with HIV infection accompanied with lipodystrophy? Select all that apply
A)
Hyperlipidemia
B)
Insulin resistance
C)
Deficiencies of anterior pituitary hormones
D)
Increased abdominal girth
E)
Breast enlargement
Ans:
A, B, D, E
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Hyperlipidemia and insulin resistance are aspects of lipodystrophy, a phenomenon that also frequently includes breast enlargement and increased abdominal girth. Pituitary hormone deficiencies are not a noted component of HIV-related metabolic changes.
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