Mandibuloacral Dysplasia with Type A Lipodystrophy - CISMeF
Mandibuloacral Dysplasia with Type A LipodystrophyNCIt concept
Preferred Label : Mandibuloacral Dysplasia with Type A Lipodystrophy;
NCIt synonyms : MADA;
NCIt definition : A rare, autosomal recessive inherited disorder caused by mutations in the LMNA gene.
It is characterized by growth retardation, craniofacial abnormalities with mandibular
hypoplasia, skeletal abnormalities with progressive osteolysis of the distal phalanges
and clavicles, and mottled or patchy skin pigmentation. The affected individuals have
a marked acral loss of adipose tissue with normal or increased adipose tissue in the
neck and trunk.;