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Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6

Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6: Introduction

Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6: A rare inherited biochemical disorder characterized by the accumulation of mucopolysaccharides (glycosaminoglycans) in various body tissues due to insufficient amounts of the enzyme (Arylsulfatase ?) needed to break it down. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6 is available below.

Symptoms of Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6

• Growth retardation
• Short stature
• Skeletal deformities
• Hip dysplasia
• Valvular heart disease
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See full list of 34 symptoms of Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6

Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6: Deaths

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Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6: Complications

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Causes of Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6

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Disease Topics Related To Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6:

• Lysosomal storage disorder
• Facial dysmorphism
• Macroglossia
• Constantly opened mouth
• Coarse features
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Less Common Symptoms of Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6

• Enlarged tongue
• Large head
• Hydrocephalus
• Glaucoma
• Hearing impairment
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 7 occasional symptoms of Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6

Evidence Based Medicine Research for Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6

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Research about Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6

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Statistics for Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6

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Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6: Broader Related Topics

• Genetic conditions
• Metabolic conditions
• Congenital conditions - metabolic disorders
• Congenital conditions
• more types...»

Types of Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6

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Definitions of Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6:

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Mucopolysaccharidosis type 6 as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet

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