Insulin-resistance syndrome type A

Insulin-resistance syndrome type A

Definition

Type A insulin-resistance syndrome belongs to the group of extreme insulin-resistance syndromes (which includes leprechaunism, the lipodystrophies, Rabson-Mendenhall syndrome and type B insulin resistance syndrome) and is characterized by the triad of hyperinsulinemia, acanthosis nigricans (skin lesions associated with insulin resistance), and signs of hyperandrogenism in females without lipodystrophy and who are not overweight.

Also known as insulin resistant diabetes mellitus with acanthosis nigricans and hyperandrogenism, type A insulin resistance syndrome — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Endocrine gland Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Pancreas Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Pancreas Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0