| Literature DB >> 16918195 |
Adebola Ogunbiyi1, A O Adeyinka, S O Ogah, A M Baiyeroju.
Abstract
Hunter syndrome is one of the mucopolysaccharidosis, which are a rare group of genetic diseases. It is due to a deficiency in the enzyme Iduronate 2-sulphatase. This in turn leads to the accumulation of glycosaminoglycans, dermatan and heparan sulphate. The intra and extracellular accumulation of this substances lead to multisystemic organ abnormality. We present a patient with Hunter syndrome who presented with involvement of the skin, cardiovascular system, the eyes and musculoskeletal system. We have also included a literature review. As far as we know, it is the first case reported in a Nigerian.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16918195 DOI: 10.4314/wajm.v25i2.28272
Source DB: PubMed Journal: West Afr J Med ISSN: 0189-160X