TYPES AND SYMPTOMS OF NIEMANN-PICK DISEASE - RARE DESEASES

Types and Symptoms of Niemann-Pick Disease



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Niemann-Pick disease consists of a group of very rare genetic syndromes that are inherited within the same family and that cause lipid accumulation in some organs such as the brain, spleen or liver, for example. Depending on the affected organs, and symptoms, Niemann-Pick disease can be divided into three main groups: Type A : is the most severe type and usually arises in the first months of life, decreasing survival to about 4 to 5 years of age; Type B : is a less severe type A that allows survival to adulthood