Endoscopic and Image Analysis of the Airway in Patients with Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IVA

Endoscopic and Image Analysis of the Airway in Patients with Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IVA

Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) is a hereditary disorder arising from lysosomal enzymes deficiency, with glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) storage in connective tissues and bones, which may compromise the airway. This retrospective study evaluated patients with MPS type IVA with airway obstruction detected via...

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Main Authors: Yi-Hao Lee, Chin-Hui Su, Che-Yi Lin, Hsiang-Yu Lin, Shuan-Pei Lin, Chih-Kuang Chuang, Kuo-Sheng Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Journal of Personalized Medicine
Subjects:
airway obstruction
tracheal stenosis
glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)
mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS)
Morquio syndrome
fiberoptic bronchoscopy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/3/494

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