Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I-H
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MPS I-H, or Hurler syndrome, is a form of mucopolysaccharidosis, a group of inherited metabolic disorders in which the body does not properly break down certain molecules, which accumulate in different tissues.
How it may present: It is usually associated with particular facial features, abnormalities in bones and joints, and effects on development; manifestations vary between individuals.
Why follow-up matters: Monitoring the child's growth and development makes it possible to identify patterns that warrant study in a timely manner.
Who treats it? The pediatrician coordinates the initial evaluation and referral to areas specialized in metabolic diseases and genetics. If you have questions about a child's development, the most prudent step is to discuss them with a professional who can assess them.
Data on 6 doctors who treat mucopolysaccharidosis type i-h
Which specialist treats mucopolysaccharidosis type i-h?
Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I-H is usually treated by specialists in pediatrician, pediatric cardiologist, pediatric urologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in mucopolysaccharidosis type i-h
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Dr. Elideth Paniagua Anduiza
Dr. Christian Jonathan Villarreal Vidal
Dr. Nadia Soler Quiñones
Dr. Leslie Ramirez Angoa
Dr. Ximena Cortés Núñez
Dr. Paulina Arellano Álvarez
Dr. Pedro Gutiérrez Navarro
Dr. Melisa Cañete Alavez
Frequently asked questions
What is mucopolysaccharidosis type i-h?
MPS I-H, or Hurler syndrome, is a form of mucopolysaccharidosis, a group of inherited metabolic disorders in which the body does not properly break down certain molecules, which accumulate in different tissues.
Which doctor treats mucopolysaccharidosis type i-h?
Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I-H is usually treated by specialists in pediatrician, pediatric cardiologist, pediatric urologist.