Just diagnosed with LCAT deficiency?
You are not alone. Here is where to start: learn the basics, find a specialist or center that sees LCAT deficiency, look for clinical trials, and connect with others living with it — all in one place.
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LCAT deficiency is a rare condition. Also known as Lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase deficiency. Tomeko brings together the specialists, research, clinical trials, treatments and community for LCAT deficiency so you can go from overwhelmed to oriented. For authoritative medical detail, see the reference sources below.
Identifiers: ORPHA:650 · OMIM 136120, 245900 · ICD-10 E78.6 · GARD 0016539
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Authoritative references for LCAT deficiency
Research & market landscape for LCAT deficiency
Following LCAT deficiency for research or industry? Tomeko brings together the recruiting trials, the latest literature, patient organizations, and the specialist and care-center footprint for LCAT deficiency — the real-world landscape behind the condition, in one place.
- Latest LCAT deficiency research on PubMed ↗
- Recruiting LCAT deficiency trials on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
- Explore the LCAT deficiency research & specialist footprint on Tomeko
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Common questions
What is LCAT deficiency?
LCAT deficiency is a rare condition. Also known as Lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase deficiency. For an authoritative medical description see the reference sources on this page; Tomeko brings the specialists, clinical trials, patient organizations and community for LCAT deficiency together in one place.
What are the symptoms of LCAT deficiency?
Symptoms of LCAT deficiency vary from person to person. For a reviewed, plain-language overview see the authoritative references below (NIH GARD, Orphanet), and discuss your own symptoms with a clinician who treats LCAT deficiency.
How is LCAT deficiency treated?
Treatment for LCAT deficiency depends on the individual and is managed by specialists. Use Tomeko to find clinicians and Centers of Excellence who see LCAT deficiency, and review current options with them.
What causes LCAT deficiency — is it genetic?
The cause and inheritance of LCAT deficiency are described in the authoritative references linked on this page. A genetics or specialist clinician who treats LCAT deficiency can explain what it means for you and your family.
I was just diagnosed with LCAT deficiency — what should I do first?
Start by learning the basics from an authoritative source, find a specialist or center that sees LCAT deficiency, and connect with a patient organization. Tomeko brings these together on one hub.
Where can I find a specialist for LCAT deficiency?
Use Tomeko's specialist and Centers-of-Excellence directories to find clinicians who treat LCAT deficiency, filtered to your area.
Are there clinical trials for LCAT deficiency?
Tomeko shows live, recruiting studies for LCAT deficiency from ClinicalTrials.gov on the hub.
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