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Tangier Disease

Synonyms of Tangier Disease

Alpha High-Density Lipoprotein Deficieny
Alphalipoproteinemia
Analphalipoproteinemia
Familial Alpha-Lipoprotein Deficiency
Familial Alpha-Lipoprotein Deficiency
Familial High-Density Lipoprotein Deficiency
High density lipoproteindeficiency, type 1 (HDLDT1)
Tangier Disease Neuropathy

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Tangier Disease is an inherited blood disorder involving decreased concentrations of fat compounds in the blood called high-density lipoproteins (sometimes called good cholesterol). Large amounts of these compounds may accumulate in certain organs of the body causing tissue discoloration. In later stages, these accumulations may cause organ enlargement and/or blood circulation problems.

Organizations related to Tangier Disease

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
31 Center Drive
Bethesda MD 20892-2540
Phone #: 301-496-5751
800 #: 800-352-9424
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/
National Tay-Sachs and Allied Diseases Association, Inc.
2001 Beacon Street
Brighton MA 02135
Phone #: 617-277-4463
800 #: 800-906-8723
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.NTSAD.org

For a Complete Report

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