Article
Fabry's disease: otoneurologic findings in twelve members of one family.
The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology - 1 Jun 2006
Vibert Dominique, Blaser Beat, Ozdoba Christoph, Häusler Rudolf
Abstract excerpt
Fabry's disease corresponds to an inherited disorder transmitted by an X-linked recessive gene. It generates a dysfunction of glycosphingolipid metabolism due to an enzymatic deficiency of alpha-galactosidase activity, resulting in glycosphingolipid deposits in all areas of the body. The clinical (heart, kidney, and central nervous system) manifestations are more severe in hemizygous boys than in heterozygous...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
