Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Is a Valid Method to Estimatimate Visceral Adipose Tissue in Adult Patients With Prader-Willi Syndrome During Treatment With Growth Hormone

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Context:Visceral adipose tissue (VAT) is established as a risk factor for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, but the radiation exposure and cost of computed tomography (CT) measurements limits its daily clinical use.