Aceruloplasminemia
National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
Synonyms
- familial apoceruloplasmin deficiency
- hereditary ceruloplasmin deficiency
General Discussion
Aceruloplasminemia is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the abnormal accumulation of iron in the brain and various internal organs. Affected individuals develop neurological symptoms including cognitive impairment and movement disorders. Degeneration of the retina and diabetes may also occur. Symptoms usually become apparent during adulthood between 20 and 60 years of age. Aceruloplasminemia is caused by mutations of the ceruloplasmin (CP) gene. This mutation is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait.
Aceruloplasminemia is classified as a Neurodegenerative disorder with Brain Iron Accumulation (NBIA). NBIA are a group of rare inherited disorders characterized by iron accumulation in the brain. Aceruloplasminemia is also classified as an iron overload disorder.
Resources
Iron Overload Diseases Association, Inc.
525 Mayflower Road
West Palm Beach, Fl 33405
Tel: (561)586-8246
Fax: (561)842-9881
Tel: (866)768-8629
Email: iod@ironoverload.org
Internet: http://ironoverload.org
NBIA Disorders Association
2082 Monaco Court
El Cajon, CA 92019-4235
Tel: (619)588-2315
Fax: (619)588-4093
Email: info@nbiadisorders.org
Internet: http://www.NBIAdisorders.org
Iron Disorders Institute
PO Box 675
Taylors, SC 29687
USA
Tel: (864)292-1175
Fax: (864)292-1878
Tel: (888)565-4766
Email: info@irondisorders.org
Internet: http://www.irondisorders.org
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Last Updated: 2/22/2010
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