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measurements of total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol (“good”
cholesterol), LDL cholesterol (“bad” cholesterol), and triglycerides.
See Also: Cholesterol
Triglycerides
Hyperlipidemia

Lipoatrophy
Loss of body fat from particular areas of the body, especially the
arms, legs, face, and buttocks. Lipoatrophy is a potential side effect
of some NRTIs.

Lipodystrophy
A problem with the way the body produces, uses, and distributes
fat. Lipodystrophy is associated with certain anti-HIV drugs. HIV-
related lipodystrophy includes the body changes known as buffalo
hump and protease paunch.
See Also: Body Habitus Changes L
Lipohypertrophy

Lipohypertrophy
Also known as hyperadiposity. Abnormal buildup of fat, particularly
in the breasts, on the back of the neck and upper shoulders (buffalo
hump), deep within the abdomen (protease paunch), or in fatty
growths known as lipomas. Lipohypertrophy may occur with the
use of some PIs and NRTIs.
See Also: Body Habitus Changes
Lipodystrophy

Liver Function Tests
Blood tests that measure the levels of liver enzymes (proteins made
and used by the liver) to determine if the liver is working properly. The
liver enzymes that are routinely measured as part of liver function
tests are aspartate aminotransferase (AST) – also called serum
glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT), alanine aminotransferase
(ALT) – also called serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT),
and gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT). Increased levels of these
enzymes indicate that the liver has been damaged.
See Also: Hepatotoxicity
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