Disorders of lipid metabolism in skeletal muscle

Neurol Clin. 2000 Feb;18(1):167-84. doi: 10.1016/s0733-8619(05)70183-3.

Abstract

Lipid storage myopathies are typically present with recurrent episodes of myoglobinuria and hypoglycemia, triggered by fasting or infection. Dilated cardiomyopathy can occur. This article will discuss an approach to lipid storage myopathies and describes various forms of disorders by fatty acid oxidation.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Fatty Acids / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemia / diagnosis
  • Hypoglycemia / genetics
  • Hypoglycemia / pathology
  • Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors / diagnosis*
  • Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors / genetics
  • Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors / pathology
  • Muscle, Skeletal / pathology
  • Muscular Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Muscular Diseases / genetics
  • Muscular Diseases / pathology
  • Myoglobinuria / diagnosis
  • Myoglobinuria / genetics
  • Myoglobinuria / pathology
  • Oxidation-Reduction

Substances

  • Fatty Acids