Abnormal glycosphingolipid metabolism

What it means

An abnormality of glycosphingolipid metabolism.

Glycosphingolipids are a subtype of glycolipids containing the amino alcohol sphingosine. A glycosphingolipid is a carbohydrate-containing derivative of a sphingoid or ceramide. It is understood that the carbohydrate residue is attached by a glycosidic linkage to O-1 of the sphingoid.

Rare diseases that can present with this4

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Abnormality of glycosphingolipid metabolism