Home Page
References OMIM Gene GeneReviews HGMD HGNC
GENATLAS PHENOTYPE
last update : 27-01-2010
Symbol LPPA
Location 19p13.3
Name lipodystrophy, partial, acquired
Other name(s) Barraquer-Simons syndrome
Corresponding gene LMNB2
Other symbol(s) APL
Main clinical features
  • progressive loss of subcutaneous adipose tissue from face, upper limbs and trunk
  • associated features such as dermatomyositis, renal dysfunction, abnormal glucose metabolism, and neurologic abnormalities
  • onset in first or second decade, more common in females (male:female ratio 4:1)
  • variable phenotype
  • Genetic determination
    Function/system disorder
    Type malformation
    Remark(s)