Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation Type Ia: A very rare inherited metabolic disorder where defective carbohydrate compounds are attached to glycoproteins and thus impairing glycoprotein function. Type 1A involves a phosphomannomutase enzyme defect and affects most body systems especially the nervous system and liver function. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation Type Ia is available below.
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