Galactosemia Type III

Gene
GALE
Location
1p36-p35
Disease
Galactosemia Type III
Description
Galactosemia is a disorder that prevents the body from processing a simple sugar called galactose into energy.
Signs and Symptoms
Type III: Symptoms include cataracts, delayed growth and development, intellectual disability, liver disease, and kidney problems. Type I and II are caused by mutations in the GALK1 and GALT genes.
Type
Other Disorders
Category
Secondary

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