Lecithin–cholesterol acyltransferase deficiency

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf genetic disorder
rare disease
gptkbp:affects cholesterol metabolism
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs LCAT deficiency
Norum disease
gptkbp:cause gptkb:anemia
proteinuria
corneal opacities
low HDL cholesterol
progressive renal failure
gptkbp:diagnosedBy genetic testing
measurement of LCAT activity
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1967
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lecithin–cholesterol acyltransferase deficiency
gptkbp:inheritance autosomal recessive
gptkbp:mutationAssociatedWith LCAT gene
gptkbp:prevalence very rare
gptkbp:subspecies familial LCAT deficiency
fish-eye disease
gptkbp:treatment supportive care
kidney transplantation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:LBA
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6