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Morquio Syndrome
Treatments?
There isnt a specific treatment for Morquio Syndrome. Researchers are currently testing a possible treatment involving enzyme replacement.
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What is Morquio Syndrome ?
Morquio Syndrome is an inherited disease of metabolism in which the body is missing or doesnt have enough of a substance needed to break down long chains of sugar molecules called glycosaminoglycans . It is estimated to occur in one of every 200,000 births.
What are the symptoms?
some symptoms are ..
- Oddly shaped bones
- Knock knees
- Spine Curvature
- Irregular chest growth
Symptoms usually begin between ages 1 and 3 . Morquio Syndrome is a progressive disease, meaning symptoms get worse as a child grows