" /> Lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase deficiency - CISMeF





Preferred Label : Lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase deficiency;

Type : Phenotype, molecular basis known;

Alternative titles and symbols : Lcat deficiency; Norum disease;

Description : Lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase deficiency is a disorder of lipoprotein metabolism and causes a typical triad of diffuse corneal opacities, target cell hemolytic anemia, and proteinuria with renal failure.;

Inheritance : Autosomal recessive;

Molecular basis : Caused by mutations in the lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase gene (LCAT, 606967.0001).;

Laboratory abnormalities : Proteinuria; Decreased plasma esterified cholesterol; Decreased plasma HDL ( 1/10 of normal levels); Decreased apoA-I and apoA-II; Increased plasma free cholesterol; Increased plasma triglycerides; Increased plasma phospholipids; Decreased lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase mass and activity; Foam cells in bone marrow and renal glomeruli;

Prefixed ID : #245900;

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04/05/2025


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