Abdominal Chemodectomas with Cutaneous Angiolipomas

What is Abdominal Chemodectomas with Cutaneous Angiolipomas?

Abdominal Chemodectomas with Cutaneous Angiolipomas is a rare inherited medical condition that causes tumors to grow in the abdomen of patients.

What are the symptoms of Abdominal Chemodectomas with Cutaneous Angiolipomas?

Patients diagnosed with Abdominal Chemodectomas with Cutaneous Angiolipomas may have symptoms that include:

• Abdominal pain
• Abdominal swelling
• Intestinal obstruction
• Leg swelling
• Abdominal discomfort

What causes Abdominal Chemodectomas with Cutaneous Angiolipomas?

Abdominal Chemodectomas with Cutaneous Angiolipomas is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. According to Medline Plus, autosomal dominant inheritance means that the patient has inherited the disease from one family member, who most likely has the same disease. A parent with Abdominal Chemodectomas with Cutaneous Angiolipomas has a 50% chance of passing it to their offspring.

How is Abdominal Chemodectomas with Cutaneous Angiolipomas diagnosed?

Abdominal Chemodectomas with Cutaneous Angiolipomas is diagnosed with the discovery of a tumor in the lymphatic tissues of the abdomen.

What are the treatments for Abdominal Chemodectomas with Cutaneous Angiolipomas?

Currently, no treatments for Abdominal Chemodectomas with Cutaneous Angiolipomas are available.

Where can I find out more about Abdominal Chemodectomas with Cutaneous Angiolipomas?

• Check Orphan
• Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
• PubMed.com