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Síndrome de Sanfilippo - Treatment

Nombres alternativos

MPS III

Tratamiento:

No hay un tratamiento específico disponible para el síndrome de Sanfilippo.

Grupos de apoyo:

Se puede encontrar información y recursos adicionales en la página de la National MPS Society.

Pronóstico:

El síndrome provoca síntomas neurológicos considerables, como retardo severo, y el CI puede estar por debajo de 50. La mayoría de las personas con este síndrome viven hasta los años de adolescencia; algunos pueden vivir más, mientras que otros con formas severas de la enfermedad mueren a una edad más temprana. Los síntomas parecen más severos en personas con el síndrome de Sanfilippo tipo A.

Posibles complicaciones:

  • Ceguera
  • Incapacidad para cuidar de sí mismo
  • Retardo mental
  • Daño neurológico que empeora lentamente y que a la larga requiere el uso de una silla de ruedas
  • Convulsiones

Cuándo contactar a un profesional médico:

Consulte con el médico si el niño no parece estar creciendo o desarrollándose normalmente.

Asimismo, solicite una cita médica si está planeando tener hijos y tiene un antecedente familiar del síndrome de Sanfilippo.

  • Reviewed last on: 5/16/2011
  • Chad Haldeman-Englert, MD, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Section on Medical Genetics, Winston-Salem, NC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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