<unk>  is caused by excess glycerol in the bloodstream. People with more severe cases of glycerol kinase deficiency may have a deletion of the GK gene that is large enough to see by routine cytogenetic evaluation. It has been found an x-linked recessive inheritance pattern of the trait when a study was conducted on a grandfather and grandson. In addition, there is a high prevalence of diabetes mellitus in this family. There is no known prevention for<unk>  because it is caused by a mutation or deletion of an individual's genetic code.
Hyperglycerolemia
Hyperprolinemia
Oxyhyperglycemia
Cholemia
Renal glycosuria
Cystinuria
Lipiduria
Hyperglycemia