Sujets « métaboliquement sains », bien qu'obèses. Première partie: diagnostic, physiopathologie et prévalence

Translated title of the contribution: Metabolically healthy, but obese subjects. First part: Definition, pathophysiology and prevalence

N. Esser, N. Paquot, A. J. Scheen

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Abstract

Around 30 to 50% of obese subjects are "metabolically normal" (MHO) whereas numerous nonobese subjects are "metabolically abnormal". The distribution and function of adipose deposits seem to play a crucial role in explaining this apparent paradox. The aim of this first article is to describe the clinical and biological characteristics that lead to the diagnosis of MHO, attempt to discover the etiopathogenesis of this syndrome and analyze the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms and, finally, to assess the prevalence of the MHO phenotype, which may vary according to the definition used and the population studied.

Translated title of the contributionMetabolically healthy, but obese subjects. First part: Definition, pathophysiology and prevalence
Original languageFrench
Pages (from-to)56-65
Number of pages10
JournalObesite
Volume4
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Metabolically Obese Normal Weight
  • Obesity
  • Visceral adipose tissue

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