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Prolidase deficiency

Prolidase deficiency: Introduction

Prolidase deficiency: A rare metabolic disorder where an enzyme (prolidase) deficiency impairs the breakdown of certain proteins which causes a harmful buildup in the body. The type and severity of symptoms are variable and may include skin disorders, retarded motor development, impaired cognitive development, frequent infections and skeletal abnormalities. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Prolidase deficiency is available below.

Symptoms of Prolidase deficiency

• Mental retardation
• Characteristic facial features
• Prominent skull sutures
• Drooping upper eyelid
• Bulging eyes
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Prolidase deficiency: Complications

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Causes of Prolidase deficiency

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Misdiagnosis and Prolidase deficiency

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Prolidase deficiency

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Prognosis for Prolidase deficiency

Prognosis for Prolidase deficiency: variable, depends on level of deficiency

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Prolidase deficiency: Broader Related Topics

• Genetic conditions
• Metabolic conditions
• Congenital conditions - metabolic disorders
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Types of Prolidase deficiency

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Definitions of Prolidase deficiency:

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Prolidase deficiency as a "rare disease".
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