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Wolman syndrome

Wolman syndrome: Introduction

Wolman syndrome: A form of lipoidosis where acid cholesteryl ester hydrolase deficiency causes an accumulation of lipids (particularly cholesterol esters and triglycerides) in tissues and organs. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Wolman syndrome is available below.

Symptoms of Wolman syndrome

• Forceful vomiting
• Abdominal distention
• Watery diarrhea
• Failure to thrive
• Low fever
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 21 symptoms of Wolman syndrome

Wrongly Diagnosed with Wolman syndrome?

• Hidden causes of Wolman syndrome (possibly wrongly diagnosed)

Wolman syndrome: Related Patient Stories

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Wolman syndrome: Deaths

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Causes of Wolman syndrome

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More information about causes of Wolman syndrome:

• Wolman syndrome as a symptom

Disease Topics Related To Wolman syndrome

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Wolman syndrome:

• Acid lipase deficiency
• Lysosomal storage disease
• Hepatosplenomegaly
• Steatorrhea
• Jaundice
• Vomiting
• Anemia
• more related diseases...»

Evidence Based Medicine Research for Wolman syndrome

Medical research articles related to Wolman syndrome include:

• Lysosomal Storage Disease (Overview)
• more research...»

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Prognosis for Wolman syndrome

Prognosis for Wolman syndrome: death within months of birth

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Research about Wolman syndrome

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Wolman syndrome: Broader Related Topics

• Genetic conditions
• Metabolic conditions
• Lipid metabolism conditions
• Congenital conditions - metabolic disorders
• more types...»

Types of Wolman syndrome

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