Gangliosidosis

Gangliosidosis
GM2-gangliosidosis- with a dysmorphic face, protruding forehead, depressed nasal bridge

Gangliosidosis contains different types of lipid storage disorders[1] caused by the accumulation of lipids known as gangliosides. There are two distinct genetic causes of the disease. Both are autosomal recessive and affect males and females equally.

Types

See also

  • Sphingolipidoses#Overview

References

  1. Prayson, Richard A. (2012). Neuropathology. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 388. ISBN 978-1437709490. Archived from the original on 2022-01-21. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
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