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[Fabry disease: proposed guidelines from a French expert group for its diagnosis, treatment and follow-up].
Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983) - 1 Jan 2000
Lidove Olivier, Bekri Soumeya, Goizet Cyril, Khau Van Kien Aurélie, Aractingi Sélim, Knebelmann Bertrand, Choukroun Gabriel, Tsimaratos Michel, Redonnet-Vernhet Isabelle, Lacombe Didier, Jaussaud Roland
Abstract excerpt
Fabry disease is a rare and under-recognized disease associated with an altered X-linked gene controlling hydrolase alpha-galactosidase A activity. This mutation impairs the glycosphingolipid metabolism. A multisystemic disease with a highly variable clinical presentation, its principal symptom is acroparesthesia. Manifestations of Fabry disease occur mostly in hemizygous males but also in heterozygous females....
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