Iduronate Sulfatase Deficiency
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Iduronate sulfatase deficiency, known as Hunter syndrome, is a rare inherited disorder in which the body does not properly break down certain complex substances, which progressively accumulate in various tissues.
Common symptoms: distinctive facial features, slower growth, joint stiffness, an increase in the size of the abdomen, and, over time, involvement of several organs.
Common causes: it is due to a genetic disorder that reduces the activity of an enzyme responsible for processing these substances, and it usually appears in childhood.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatrician coordinates early detection and follow-up, drawing on specialists in metabolic diseases. If a child has developmental delay along with these features, it is advisable to seek a specialized evaluation early.
Data on 8 doctors who treat iduronate sulfatase deficiency
Which specialist treats iduronate sulfatase deficiency?
Iduronate Sulfatase Deficiency is usually treated by specialists in pediatrician, general surgeon, neurologist, pediatric rheumatologist, pediatric urologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in iduronate sulfatase deficiency
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Pamela Avila Lamadrid
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Dr. Jesus Serrano Jaimes
Dr. Elideth Paniagua Anduiza
Dr. Christian Jonathan Villarreal Vidal
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Quiñones Pesqueira
Dr. Nadia Soler Quiñones
Dr. Leslie Ramirez Angoa
Dr. Ladis Mocheorat Espinosa Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is iduronate sulfatase deficiency?
Iduronate sulfatase deficiency, known as Hunter syndrome, is a rare inherited disorder in which the body does not properly break down certain complex substances, which progressively accumulate in various tissues.
Which doctor treats iduronate sulfatase deficiency?
Iduronate Sulfatase Deficiency is usually treated by specialists in pediatrician, general surgeon, neurologist, pediatric rheumatologist, pediatric urologist.