neutral lipid storage disease with myopathy - Genetics Home Reference

neutral lipid storage disease with myopathy - Genetics Home Reference

Genetics Home Reference: neutral lipid storage disease with myopathy

04/13/2016 02:39 PM EDT

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neutral lipid storage disease with myopathy

Neutral lipid storage disease with myopathy is a condition in which fats (lipids) are stored abnormally in organs and tissues throughout the body. People with this condition have muscle weakness (myopathy) due to the accumulation of fats in muscle tissue. Other features of this condition may include a fatty liver, a weakened and enlarged heart (cardiomyopathy), inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), reduced thyroid activity (hypothyroidism), and type 2 diabetes mellitus (the most common form of diabetes). Signs and symptoms of neutral lipid storage disease with myopathy vary greatly among affected individuals.