Increased Truncal Fat
Type: Symptom
Definition
An abnormal accumulation of adipose tissue primarily around the abdomen.
Clinical Details
Growth hormone plays a crucial role in lipid metabolism, promoting the breakdown of fats (lipolysis). A deficiency in this hormone leads to a decrease in lipolysis and an accumulation of fat mass, particularly visceral fat in the abdominal region. This occurs in both pediatric and adult populations with GHD.