Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism Publishes Case Report Co-Authored by Dr. Meg Lee

By Jamie Botta
Meg Lee, MD
Meg Lee, MD

On February 10th, the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism published a case report co-authored by Cytopathology Fellow, Meg Lee, MD, titled, "Acquired Generalized Lipodystrophy as an Adverse Event of Combined Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy." 

 

Together with Duke Endocrinology Fellow Randol Kennedy, MD, Lee describes a case of acquired generalized lipodystrophy related to combination immunotherapy. Lipodystrophy syndromes are rare, congenital, or acquired heterogenous disorders, characterized by partial or generalized deficiency and dysfunction of adipose tissue.  Because they are so rare, many clinicians aren’t aware of how to diagnose and manage these syndromes. Read the paper here.

Lee completed her residency at Duke, serving as co-chief resident of the Pathology Residency Program from 2022-2023.  

Figure Dr. Lee created demonstrating the histologic features of involutional lipoatrophy/lipodystrophy: A, Low-power view (4×, hematoxylin and eosin [H&E]), of patient's excisional right leg skin biopsy, demonstrating epidermis, dermis, and atrophic subcutaneous fat. Inset of A (4×, H&E): Low-power view of age-, gender-, and site-matched skin excision demo
Figure Dr. Lee created demonstrating the histologic features of involutional lipoatrophy/lipodystrophy: A, Low-power view (4×, hematoxylin and eosin [H&E]), of patient's excisional right leg skin biopsy, demonstrating epidermis, dermis, and atrophic subcutaneous fat. Inset of A (4×, H&E): Low-power view of age-, gender-, and site-matched skin excision demo

In 2023 and 2024, she was awarded the Edward H. Bossen Team Player Award, presented by her peers and faculty for her commitment, values, work ethic, and contribution to team morale. She was also awarded the William D. Bradford Resident Teaching Award in 2023 and 2024 in recognition of her teaching effort and ability. In 2024 she also received the Christine Hulette Award for Teaching Excellence in the Duke School of Medicine that recognizes the resident who, in the opinion of the Pathology teaching faculty, has demonstrated outstanding teaching effort and ability in the Foundations of Patient Care course.  

In April 2023, she represented pathology residents and fellows across the state as an ex-officio member of the Executive Committee of the North Carolina Society of Pathologists (NCSP) at their Annual Meeting in Charlotte, N.C.  In September 2023, she was appointed chair of the NCSP inaugural Trainee Advisory Council (TAC). 

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