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Preferred Label : Lipodystrophy, congenital generalized, type 2;

Symbol : CGL2;

CISMeF acronym : CGL2;

Type : Phenotype, molecular basis known;

Alternative titles and symbols : Berardinelli-seip congenital lipodystrophy, type 2; Lipodystrophy, berardinelli-seip congenital, type 2; Seip syndrome; Lipoatrophic diabetes, congenital; Berardinelli syndrome; Lipodystrophy, total, and acromegaloid gigantism; Brunzell syndrome, bscl2-related;

Description : Congenital generalized lipodystrophy (CGL), also known as Berardinelli-Seip syndrome, is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by marked paucity of adipose tissue, extreme insulin resistance, hypertriglyceridemia, hepatic steatosis and early onset of diabetes (Garg, 2004). For a general description and a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of congenital generalized lipodystrophy, see CGL1 (608594).;

Inheritance : Autosomal recessive;

Molecular basis : Caused by mutations in the seipin gene (BSCL2, 606158.0001).;

Laboratory abnormalities : Hyperinsulinemia; Hypertriglyceridemia; Decreased serum leptin; Elevated liver enzymes;

Prefixed ID : #269700;

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