Wolman disease

MeSH: D015223ORPHA: 75233

Overview

autosomal recessive inborn error of metabolism that results in the body not producing enough active lysosomal acid lipase (LAL) enzyme

Available Treatments (0)

No treatments linked yet

Clinical trials or compassionate use may be available — consult a specialist.

Clinical Presentation

Signs and symptoms associated with Wolman disease, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.

Adrenal insufficiencyGlobal developmental delayHepatic failureGrowth delayAscitesSplenomegalyAnemiaFeverNausea and vomitingEsophageal varixHepatomegalySteatorrheaAbdominal distentionCachexiaBone-marrow foam cellsMalnutritionAdrenal calcification

Classification & Codes

MeSH Code

D015223

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:75233
Wolman disease
MeSHD015223
OrphanetORPHA:75233
Treatments0 drug(s)
Symptoms on record17 signs
Statuspublished
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO