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congenital generalized lipodystrophy type 1

info · Genetic · ICD-10: E88.1

A congenital generalized lipodystrophy that has_material_basis_in an autosomal recessive mutation of AGPAT2 on chromosome 9q34.3.

Signs and symptoms

  • Hepatomegaly
  • Decreased serum leptin
  • Acanthosis nigricans
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Hepatic steatosis
  • Labial hypertrophy
  • Large hands
  • Cirrhosis
  • Reduced intrathoracic adipose tissue
  • Insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus at puberty

Also known as: Berardinelli-Seip Congenital Lipodystrophy, Type 1; Brunzell syndrome AGPAT2-related