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Congenital generalized lipodystrophy type 3

Synonyms
BERARDINELLI-SEIP CONGENITAL LIPODYSTROPHY, TYPE 3

Summary

Excerpted from the GeneReview: Berardinelli-Seip Congenital Lipodystrophy
Berardinelli-Seip congenital lipodystrophy (BSCL) is usually diagnosed at birth or soon thereafter. Because of the absence of functional adipocytes, lipid is stored in other tissues, including muscle and liver. Affected individuals develop insulin resistance and approximately 25%-35% develop diabetes mellitus between ages 15 and 20 years. Hepatomegaly secondary to hepatic steatosis and skeletal muscle hypertrophy occur in all affected individuals. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is reported in 20%-25% of affected individuals and is a significant cause of morbidity from cardiac failure and early mortality.
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Authors:
Lionel Van Maldergem
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  • Also known as: BSCL3, CGL3, LCCNS, MSTP085, PPH3, VIP21, CAV1
    Summary: caveolin 1

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