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Preferred term

Lipodystrophy, Congenital Generalized  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Congenital disorders, usually autosomal recessive, characterized by severe generalized lack of ADIPOSE TISSUE, extreme INSULIN RESISTANCE, and HYPERTRIGLYCERIDEMIA. It is caused by mutations of gene encoding 1-acylglycerol-3-phosphate O-acyltransferase-2 (AGPAT2). It is caused by mutation of gene encoding seipin (BSCL2).

Entry terms

  • Berardinelli-Seip Congenital Lipodystrophy
  • Berardinelli-Seip Syndrome
  • Brunzell Syndrome (with Bone Cysts)
  • Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy
  • Generalized Lipodystrophy
  • Total Lipodystrophy

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-Z2WDBS3N-W

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