Berardinelli-Seip congenital lipodystrophy, type 1

Berardinelli-Seip congenital lipodystrophy, type 1: Introduction

Berardinelli-Seip congenital lipodystrophy, type 1: A rare genetic disorder characterized by early-onset diabetes mellitus, loss of body fat, serious insulin resistance, high blood triglycerides and fatty liver. Type 1 is distinguished from type 2 by the origin of the genetic defect. Type 1 is caused by a defect on the AGPAT2 gene on chromosome 9q34.3. Type 1 seems to be less severe with some cases of type 2 resulting in premature death which can occur as early as the first year of life. Type 2 also involves mental retardation which is not seen in type 1. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Berardinelli-Seip congenital lipodystrophy, type 1 is available below.

Symptoms of Berardinelli-Seip congenital lipodystrophy, type 1

• Accelerated growth
• Accelerated maturation
• Enlarged hands
• Enlarged feet
• Phallic enlargement
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Berardinelli-Seip congenital lipodystrophy, type 1: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Berardinelli-Seip congenital lipodystrophy, type 1:

• Liver cirrhosis
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Less Common Symptoms of Berardinelli-Seip congenital lipodystrophy, type 1

• Heart enlargement
• Corneal opacities
• Hyperproteinemia
• Hyperinsulinemia
• Polycystic ovarian disease
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Berardinelli-Seip congenital lipodystrophy, type 1?

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Berardinelli-Seip congenital lipodystrophy, type 1: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Berardinelli-Seip congenital lipodystrophy, type 1

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Hospitals & Clinics: Berardinelli-Seip congenital lipodystrophy, type 1

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