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Learn About Fanconi Bickel Syndrome

What is the definition of Fanconi Bickel Syndrome?
Fanconi Bickel syndrome (FBS) is a rare condition characterized by the accumulation of a substance called glycogen in different parts of the body. Glycogen is created when the body needs to store glucose (sugar). When the body needs sugar again, glycogen is transformed back into glucose for use. People with Fanconi Bickel syndrome do not store the appropriate amount of glycogen. Therefore, Fanconi Bickel syndrome is known as a glycogen storage disease. Specifically, glycogen accumulates in the liver and kidneys. Signs and symptoms begin in the first few months of life and include growing slower than expected (failure to thrive), excessive urination (polyuria), and weakened bones (rickets). Later in life, children may have short stature and a swollen liver and spleen (hepatosplenomegaly). Fanconi Bickel syndrome is caused by genetic changes to the SLC2A2 gene and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. Diagnosis of FBS is based on a clinical examination that shows signs of FBS. The condition can be confirmed by genetic testing.
What are the alternative names for Fanconi Bickel Syndrome?
  • Fanconi Bickel syndrome
  • Fanconi syndrome with intestinal malabsorption and galactose intolerance
  • GLUT2 deficiency
  • Glycogen storage disease XI
  • Glycogen storage disease due to GLUT2 deficiency
  • Glycogenosis Fanconi type
  • Hepatic glycogenosis with amino aciduria and glucosuria
  • Hepatorenal glycogenosis with renal Fanconi syndrome
  • Pseudo-Phlorizin diabetes
Who are the top Fanconi Bickel Syndrome Local Doctors?
Christophe Sirac
Elite in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
Elite in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
Limoges, FR 

Christophe Sirac practices in Limoges, France. Mr. Sirac is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Fanconi Bickel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Fanconi Syndrome, Fanconi Bickel Syndrome, Aminoaciduria, Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), and Kidney Transplant.

Elite in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
Elite in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
Leuven, VLG, BE 

Elena Levtchenko practices in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Levtchenko is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Fanconi Bickel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cystinosis, Fanconi Bickel Syndrome, Fanconi Syndrome, Hypophosphatemia, and Kidney Transplant.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
Elite in Fanconi Bickel Syndrome
Great Ormond Street Hospital For Children And UCL Department Of Renal Medicine, 
London, ENG, GB 

Detlef Bockenhauer practices in London, United Kingdom. Bockenhauer is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Fanconi Bickel Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Nephrocalcinosis, Bartter Syndrome, Fanconi Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Lithotripsy.

What are the latest Fanconi Bickel Syndrome Clinical Trials?
Defining the Natural History of Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Fanconi Anemia

Background: Fanconi anemia (FA) is an inherited disorder. People with FA are more likely to get certain cancers, especially squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). These cancers usually appear first in the mouth, esophagus, and genital and anal areas. Early detection of SCCs may help improve survival rates for people with FA.

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National Registry of Rare Kidney Diseases (RaDaR)

Summary: The goal of this National Registry is to is to collect information from patients with rare kidney diseases, so that it that can be used for research. The purpose of this research is to: * Develop Clinical Guidelines for specific rare kidney diseases. These are written recommendations on how to diagnose and treat a medical condition. * Audit treatments and outcomes. An audit makes checks to see if ...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center