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Glutaric acidemia type III



Other Names:
Glutaric acidemia type 3; Glutaric aciduria type III; GA III; Glutaric acidemia type 3; Glutaric aciduria type III; GA III; Glutaric aciduria type 3; Glutaryl-CoA oxidase deficiency See More
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Glutaric acidemia type III is a rare metabolic condition characterized by persistent, isolated accumulation or excretion of glutaric acid.[1][2] No specific phenotype has been described, as symptoms vary and some individuals remain symptom-free.[1][2][3][4] Unlike other types of glutaric acidemia, this type is caused by a peroxisomal rather than a mitochondrial dysfunction.[3][4] Mutations in the C7ORF10 gene on chromosome 7p14 have been identified in some people with glutaric acidemia type III and the condition follows an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance.[2][3][4] Treatment with riboflavin has been helpful in some patients.[3] 
Last updated: 6/18/2015

This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.

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HPO ID
5%-29% of people have these symptoms
Goiter
Enlarged thyroid gland in neck
0000853
Hyperthyroidism
Overactive thyroid
0000836
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Autosomal recessive inheritance 0000007
Diarrhea
Watery stool
0002014
Failure to thrive
Faltering weight
Weight faltering
[ more ]
0001508
Glutaric aciduria 0003150
Hypertension 0000822
Vomiting
Throwing up
0002013
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Last updated: 7/1/2020

Making a diagnosis for a genetic or rare disease can often be challenging. Healthcare professionals typically look at a person’s medical history, symptoms, physical exam, and laboratory test results in order to make a diagnosis. The following resources provide information relating to diagnosis and testing for this condition. If you have questions about getting a diagnosis, you should contact a healthcare professional.

Testing Resources

  • The Genetic Testing Registry (GTR) provides information about the genetic tests for this condition. The intended audience for the GTR is health care providers and researchers. Patients and consumers with specific questions about a genetic test should contact a health care provider or a genetics professional.

If you need medical advice, you can look for doctors or other healthcare professionals who have experience with this disease. You may find these specialists through advocacy organizations, clinical trials, or articles published in medical journals. You may also want to contact a university or tertiary medical center in your area, because these centers tend to see more complex cases and have the latest technology and treatments.

If you can’t find a specialist in your local area, try contacting national or international specialists. They may be able to refer you to someone they know through conferences or research efforts. Some specialists may be willing to consult with you or your local doctors over the phone or by email if you can't travel to them for care.

You can find more tips in our guide, How to Find a Disease Specialist. We also encourage you to explore the rest of this page to find resources that can help you find specialists.

Healthcare Resources


These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.

In-Depth Information

  • The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
  • Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) is a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders. Each entry has a summary of related medical articles. It is meant for health care professionals and researchers. OMIM is maintained by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. 
  • Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.
  • PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Glutaric acidemia type III. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.

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  1. Knerr I, et al. Glutaric aciduria type III: a distinctive non-disease?. J Inherit Metab Dis. Oct 2002; 25(6):483-90. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12555941. Accessed 6/18/2015.
  2. Marlaire S, Van Schaftingen E, Veiga-da-Cunha M.. C7orf10 encodes succinate-hydroxymethylglutarate CoA-transferase, the enzyme that converts glutarate to glutaryl-CoA.. J Inherit Metab Dis. Jan 2014; 37(1):13-9. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23893049. Accessed 6/18/2015.
  3. Glutaric Aciduria III. Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM). June 5, 2015; http://www.omim.org/entry/231690. Accessed 6/18/2015.
  4. Glutaric acidemia type 3. Orphanet. September 2006; http://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/OC_Exp.php?lng=en&Expert=35706. Accessed 6/18/2015.