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Norum disease

Norum disease: Introduction

Norum disease: A rare genetic disorder disorder involving abnormal lipid metabolism due to a deficiency of an enzyme called lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase. The condition causes high levels of cholesterol, triglycerides and phospholipids. The condition is not associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Norum disease is available below.

Symptoms of Norum disease

• Corneal opacities
• Arcus lipoides
• Vision impairment
• Normochromic anemia
• Progressive renal failure
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Treatments for Norum disease

• Kidney transplant may be required
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• Failure to diagnose Norum disease
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Norum disease: Deaths

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Norum disease: Complications

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• Kidney failure
• Increased heart attack risk
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Causes of Norum disease

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Disease Topics Related To Norum disease

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Norum disease:

• Abnormal lipid metabolism
• Corneal opacities
• Arcus lipioides
• Normocytic anemia
• Vision impairment
• Renal failure
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Norum disease

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• Genetic Tests for Non-Cancer Diseases/Conditions: A Horizon Scan
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Norum disease: Broader Related Topics

• Genetic conditions
• Lipid metabolism conditions
• Metabolic conditions
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Types of Norum disease

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Definitions of Norum disease:

Norum disease is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that Norum disease, or a subtype of Norum disease, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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