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Mucopolysaccharidosis type VI: case report with first neonatal presentation with ascites fetalis and rapidly progressive cardiac manifestation.
BMC medical genetics - 19 Feb 2020
Honjo Rachel Sayuri, Vaca Evelyn Cristina Nuñez, Leal Gabriela Nunes, Abellan Deipara Monteiro, Ikari Nana Miura, Jatene Marcelo Biscegli, Martins Ana Maria, Kim Chong Ae
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BACKGROUND: The Mucopolysaccharidosis type VI (MPS VI), also known as Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome (OMIM 253200) is an autosomal recessive lysosomal disorder, caused by the deficiency of the enzyme N-acetylgalactosamine 4-sulfatase (also known as arylsulfatase B) due to mutations of the ARSB gene. Cardiologic features are well recognized, and are always present in MPS VI patients. Generally, the onset and the...
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