Elevated circulating sitosterol concentration

What it means

An increased concentration of beta-sitosterol in the blood circulation.

Sitosterol (also known as beta-sitosterol) is a phytosterols with a chemical structure similar to that of cholesterol.

Rare diseases that can present with this1

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: Elevated circulating beta-sitosterol concentration