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.
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.
Specialties that treat iduronate sulfatase deficiency
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in iduronate sulfatase deficiency
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dr. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Dr. Elizabeth Solano Pareja
Dr. Victor Tapia Alfaro
Dr. Julio Fraire Calleros
Dr. Gabriela Juárez Domínguez
Dr. Maria Eugenia Chang Gonzalez
Dr. Edgar Sanchez-Uribe
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.