hrp0089p3-p277 | Multisystem Endocrine Disorders P3 | ESPE2018

Wolman Disease: Long-Term Endocrine and Metabolic Comorbidities

Bello Rachel , Stein Jerry , Phillip Moshe , Shalitin Shlomit

Introduction: Wolman Disease [WD] is a rare, autosomal recessive disease caused by lysosomal acid lipase deficiency and characterized by accumulation of cholesterol-esters and triglycerides primarily in the liver and spleen. Patients present within the first year of life with a rapidly progressive disease.Case: A girl born to consanguineous parents was diagnosed with WD due to characteristic manifestations and family history (genetically confirmed). At t...