| Literature DB >> 9519183 |
F P Peters1, A Sommer, A Vermeulen, E C Cheriex, T L Kho.
Abstract
Fabry's disease is an X-linked hereditary disorder resulting in accumulation of a glycolipid (galactosylgalactosyl glucosylceramide) due to deficiency of alpha-galactosidase A. The diagnosis can be made by histopathologic examination of skin biopsy, low activity of alpha-galactosidase in leucocytes and genetic examination. Treatment is symptomatic. We want to stress the multidisciplinary collaboration necessary to deal with this condition, in order to prevent acceleration of symptoms.Entities:
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Year: 1997 PMID: 9519183 PMCID: PMC2431567 DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.73.865.710
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Postgrad Med J ISSN: 0032-5473 Impact factor: 2.401