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Savelia Gavrailova Yordanova¹, Zdravka Todorova^2,3, Antoaneta Gateva⁴

¹Department of Internal Diseases, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria. savi_gandeva@abv.bg.

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Summary

Berardinelli-Seip syndrome (CGL) is a rare genetic disorder causing severe metabolic issues. Early diagnosis and genetic confirmation are key for managing complications and improving patient outcomes.

Keywords:

AGPAT2 gene BSCL Berardinelli–Seip syndrome CGL congenital generalized lipodystrophy diabetes mellitus hypertriglyceridemia

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Area of Science:

Genetics
Endocrinology
Metabolic Disorders

Background:

Berardinelli-Seip syndrome (congenital generalized lipodystrophy, CGL) is a rare genetic disorder.
Characterized by lipoatrophy, acromegaloid features, hyperinsulinemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and hepatic steatosis.
Associated with severe metabolic and cardiovascular complications, impacting morbidity and life expectancy.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the importance of early diagnosis and genetic confirmation in CGL.
To discuss the clinical variability, genetic findings, and therapeutic strategies for CGL.
To emphasize comprehensive care and emerging therapies for CGL patients.

Main Methods:

Review of molecular genetics identifying mutations in AGPAT2, BSCL2, CAV1, and PTRF.
Presentation of two illustrative cases of CGL.
Analysis of clinical variability, genetic findings, and therapeutic interventions.

Main Results:

Advances in molecular genetics provide insights into adipose tissue biology and metabolism.
Identified mutations in specific genes linked to CGL.
Demonstrated clinical variability and effectiveness of various therapeutic strategies.

Conclusions:

Early recognition and genetic confirmation are crucial for timely intervention in CGL.
Management involves lifestyle modification, insulin sensitizers, lipid-lowering therapies, and metreleptin.
Comprehensive care and ongoing research into emerging therapies are vital for improving outcomes in CGL.