Mucopolysaccharidosis type II: European recommendations for the diagnosis and multidisciplinary management of a rare disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p/> <p>Mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS II) is a rare, life-limiting, X-linked recessive disease characterised by deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme iduronate-2-sulfatase. Consequent accumulation of glycosaminoglycans leads to pathological changes in multip...

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Main Authors: Scarpa Maurizio, Almássy Zsuzsanna, Beck Michael, Bodamer Olaf, Bruce Iain A, De Meirleir Linda, Guffon Nathalie, Guillén-Navarro Encarna, Hensman Pauline, Jones Simon, Kamin Wolfgang, Kampmann Christoph, Lampe Christina, Lavery Christine A, Leão Teles Elisa, Link Bianca, Lund Allan M, Malm Gunilla, Pitz Susanne, Rothera Michael, Stewart Catherine, Tylki-Szymańska Anna, van der Ploeg Ans, Walker Robert, Zeman Jiri, Wraith James E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Online Access:http://www.ojrd.com/content/6/1/72