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Mucolipidosis Type II (I-Cell Disease)
A severe lysosomal storage disorder caused by deficiency of N-acetylglucosamine-1-phosphotransferase. Affects the targeting of enzymes to lysosomes. Rapidly progressive with severe skeletal abnormalities and organ involvement.
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Symptoms
Treatment Options
Risk Factors
Diagnostic Methods
- 1Genetic testing
- 2Clinical evaluation
- 3Family history assessment
- 4Specialized laboratory tests
- 5Imaging studies
- 6Biopsy (if applicable)
Prognosis
Rapidly progressive in infancy with severe developmental delay, skeletal abnormalities, and organomegaly. Most patients do not survive past early childhood (3-7 years) without treatment. Hematopoietic stem cell transplant in early infancy may slow progression and extend survival. Enzyme replacement therapy is in development. Supportive care focuses on managing complications. Prenatal diagnosis available for at-risk pregnancies.
Prevention
- Genetic counseling
- Carrier screening
- Prenatal diagnosis
- Preimplantation genetic diagnosis
- Family planning
Research Status
Supportive care only. No effective treatment. Hematopoietic stem cell transplant has limited benefit due to skeletal issues. Gene therapy research ongoing. Poor prognosis with death usually in childhood.
Affected Countries
Sources
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1116
- https://medlineplus.gov/genetics
- https://rarediseases.org
Medical Disclaimer
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