genetic
Morquio syndrome
Morquio , also known as mucopolysaccharidosis type IV, is a rare disorder in which the body cannot process certain types of sugar molecules called glycosaminoglycans. In Morquio syndrome, the specific GAG which builds up in the body is called keratan sulfate. This birth defect, which is , is a type of storage disorder. The buildup of GAGs in different parts of the body causes symptoms in many different organ systems. In the US, the rate for Morquio syndrome is estimated at between 1 in 200,000 and 1 in 300,000 live births.
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Causes — why it happens
- ·Inherited of enzymes
Treatment
- ·Elosulfase alfa (Vimizim) for Type A; no approved treatment for Type B
Complications
- · abnormalities, hearing loss, failure, heart disease
Outlook
- ·Reduced lifespan. Usually death occurs in 20s to 30s
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