Fucosidosis type II

Fucosidosis type II: Introduction

Fucosidosis type II: A form of the biochemical disorder called fucosidosis where an enzyme deficiency (alpha-fucosidase) results in the accumulation of certain chemicals (glycosphingolipids) in the central nervous system and other body tissues. Symptoms start later and progress slower than in type I and is distinguished by warty skin growths. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Fucosidosis type II is available below.

Symptoms of Fucosidosis type II

• Psychomotor retardation
• Delayed milestone achievements
• Weakness
• Reduced muscle tone
• Spastic quadriplegia
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Fucosidosis type II: Deaths

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Causes of Fucosidosis type II

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Disease Topics Related To Fucosidosis type II

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Fucosidosis type II:

• Lysosomal storage disorder
• Mucolipids
• Mucopolysaccharides
• Macroglossia
• Myoclonus
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Prognosis for Fucosidosis type II

Prognosis for Fucosidosis type II: survival to adulthood

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Fucosidosis type II: Broader Related Topics

• Genetic conditions
• Metabolic conditions
• Congenital conditions - metabolic disorders
• Congenital conditions
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Types of Fucosidosis type II

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