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congenital generalized lipodystrophy type 2

info · Genetic · ICD-10: E88.1

A congenital generalized lipodystrophy that has_material_basis_in an autosomal recessive mutation of BSCL2 on chromosome 11q12.3.

Signs and symptoms

  • Acanthosis nigricans
  • Elevated hemoglobin A1c
  • Reduced subcutaneous adipose tissue
  • Type II diabetes mellitus
  • Hepatic steatosis
  • Labial hypertrophy
  • Large hands
  • Mild intellectual disability
  • Decreased fertility
  • Cirrhosis

Also known as: Berardinelli-Seip congenital lipodystrophy type 2; Berardinelli-Seip syndrome; Brunzell syndrome BSCL2-related; CGL2; congenital lipoatrophic diabetes