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Hyaluronidase deficiency
View on Wikipedia| Hyaluronidase deficiency | |
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| Other names | Mucopolysaccharidosis type IX |
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| Specialty | Dermatology |
| Symptoms | short stature, mildly dysmorphic facial features, soft tissue masses, knee and hip pain |
| Usual onset | Childhood |
| Causes | Deficiency of the enzyme hyaluronidase |
| Frequency | less than 1 in 1,000,000 |
Hyaluronidase deficiency, also known as Mucopolysaccharidosis type IX or MPS IX, is a condition caused by mutations in the HYAL1 gene, and is characterized by multiple soft-tissue masses.[1]: 544
Signs and symptoms
[edit]As hyaluronidase deficiency is an extremely rare disorder, a clear clinical picture of the disease has not been formed. However, the following symptoms may occur:[2]
- Multiple soft tissue masses which may experience temporary episodes of painful swelling.
- Temporary episodes of generalized cutaneous swelling.
- Frequent episodes of otitis media.
- Short stature.
- Mildy dysmorphic facial features such as a flattened nasal bridge, a bifid (split) uvula, and a submucosal cleft palate.
- Joint movement and intellectual ability are unaffected.[3]
Diagnosis
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It is diagnosed through a combination of a thorough clinical evaluation in which characteristic findings are identified, specialized tests that can detect things like excessive levels of mucopolysaccharides and enzym essays to see if there is a deficiency in the enzyme hyaluronidase.[4]
Treatment
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At the moment, there are no effective treatments against hyaluronidase deficiency. The only treatment possible is symptomatic and meant to manage and alleviate individual symptoms.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-7216-2921-6.
- ^ "Mucopolysaccharidosis".
- ^ "MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDOSIS, TYPE IX;MPS9".
- ^ "Mucopolysaccharidoses - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | NORD". rarediseases.org. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
- ^ "MPS IX". Metabolic Support UK. Retrieved 2024-12-22.