Epiphyseal dysplasia, multiple, with early-onset diabetes mellitus - CISMeF
Epiphyseal dysplasia, multiple, with early-onset diabetes mellitusOMIM Phenotype
Preferred Label : Epiphyseal dysplasia, multiple, with early-onset diabetes mellitus;
Type : Phenotype, molecular basis known;
Alternative titles and symbols : Wolcott-rallison syndrome; Med-iddm syndrome; Iddm-med syndrome;
Description : Wolcott-Rallison syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by
permanent neonatal or early infancy insulin-dependent diabetes. Epiphyseal dysplasia,
osteoporosis, and growth retardation develop at a later age. Other frequent multisystem
manifestations include hepatic and renal dysfunction, mental retardation, and cardiovascular
abnormalities (summary by Delepine et al., 2000).;
Inheritance : Autosomal recessive;
Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2-alpha kinase
3 (EIF2AK3, 604032.0001);