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Identify suspicious clusters of features

Because MPS VI patients present with a variety of signs and symptoms, it is essential to maintain a high index of suspicion and pay close attention to the medical history.3

Suspicious signs and symptom clusters may include3:

  • Macrocephaly
  • Dysmorphic facial features
  • Enlarged tongue (macroglossia)
  • Enlarged tonsils and adenonoids
  • Abnormally spaced and shaped teeth
  • Corneal clouding
  • Impaired vision
  • Short neck
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Noisy breathing
  • Umbilical or inguinal hernias
  • Sinopulmonary infections
  • Heart murmur
  • Valve disease

Look for suspicious musculoskeletal manifestations

Look for suspicious musculoskeletal manifestations

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References

  1. Wilcox WR. Lysosomal storage disorders: the need for better pediatric recognition and comprehensive care. J Pediatr. 2004;144(5 Suppl):S3–S14.
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