Gangliosidosis

Gangliosidosis
SpecialtyEndocrinology 

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

  • GM1 gangliosidoses - GM1
  • GM2 gangliosidoses - GM2

See also

References

  1. ^ Prayson, Richard A. (2012). Neuropathology. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 388. ISBN 978-1437709490.


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