Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I-S
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Mucopolysaccharidosis type I S is a rare disease of genetic origin in which the body does not properly process certain complex molecules, which accumulate in the tissues. It is part of a broader group of metabolic disorders.
How does it manifest? It is usually associated with joint involvement, stiffness, changes in facial features, and vision impairment, with an evolution that varies among people.
Why is it important to recognize it? Since it is a hereditary condition, identifying it in time allows for organizing comprehensive follow-up and guiding the family.
Who treats it? The pediatrician accompanies the patient from early stages and coordinates the evaluation with other professionals according to the affected organs. If there is a family history or suggestive signs, it is advisable to seek a specialized evaluation.
Data on 12 doctors who treat mucopolysaccharidosis type i-s
Which specialist treats mucopolysaccharidosis type i-s?
Mucopolysaccharidosis type I-S (Scheie syndrome) should be evaluated by a Pediatrician, who follows up on this inherited metabolic disease. See this specialist if your child has joint stiffness or characteristic facial features. You can book an appointment for an evaluation.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in mucopolysaccharidosis type i-s
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Frequently asked questions
What is mucopolysaccharidosis type i-s?
Mucopolysaccharidosis type I S is a rare disease of genetic origin in which the body does not properly process certain complex molecules, which accumulate in the tissues. It is part of a broader group of metabolic disorders.
Which doctor treats mucopolysaccharidosis type i-s?
Mucopolysaccharidosis type I-S (Scheie syndrome) should be evaluated by a Pediatrician, who follows up on this inherited metabolic disease. See this specialist if your child has joint stiffness or characteristic facial features. You can book an appointment for an evaluation.