Perinatal-lethal Gaucher disease

Perinatal-lethal Gaucher disease: Introduction

Perinatal-lethal Gaucher disease: A disorder caused by a deficiency of an enzyme called glucocerebrosidase. The foetal form is one of several forms of Gaucher disease and is the rarest. The fetal form causes death before birth or soon after. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Perinatal-lethal Gaucher disease is available below.

Symptoms of Perinatal-lethal Gaucher disease

• Fetal anasarca
• Placental anasarca
• Enlarged liver
• Enlarged spleen
• Ectropion
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Perinatal-lethal Gaucher disease: Deaths

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Causes of Perinatal-lethal Gaucher disease

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Perinatal-lethal Gaucher disease: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Baby & Newborn Health Specialists:
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
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Hospitals & Clinics: Perinatal-lethal Gaucher disease

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Perinatal-lethal Gaucher disease

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Prognosis for Perinatal-lethal Gaucher disease

Prognosis for Perinatal-lethal Gaucher disease: death occurs before or soon after birth

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Perinatal-lethal Gaucher disease: Broader Related Topics

• Genetic conditions
• Metabolic conditions
• Congenital conditions - metabolic disorders
• Congenital conditions
• Lipid metabolism conditions
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Types of Perinatal-lethal Gaucher disease

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