Hunter Syndrome
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Hunter syndrome, also known as mucopolysaccharidosis type II, is a genetic disease in which molecules that the body cannot break down accumulate, progressively affecting different tissues.
How it presents: It appears mainly in children and may include characteristic facial features, joint stiffness, growth abnormalities and involvement of several organs.
Origin: It stems from an inherited disorder, generally linked to the X chromosome, that reduces the activity of an enzyme responsible for processing certain substances.
Who to see: The pediatrician performs the first evaluation and refers to genetics and metabolism specialists for follow-up. When a child's development shows persistent signs that draw attention, it is best to have it checked in a timely manner by a professional.
Data on 10 doctors who treat hunter syndrome
Which specialist treats hunter syndrome?
Hunter Syndrome is usually treated by specialists in pediatrician, pediatric cardiologist, general surgeon, gastroenterologist, general practitioner, pediatric urologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hunter syndrome
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
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
Frequently asked questions
What is hunter syndrome?
Hunter syndrome, also known as mucopolysaccharidosis type II, is a genetic disease in which molecules that the body cannot break down accumulate, progressively affecting different tissues.
Which doctor treats hunter syndrome?
Hunter Syndrome is usually treated by specialists in pediatrician, pediatric cardiologist, general surgeon, gastroenterologist, general practitioner, pediatric urologist.