Morquio Syndrome
Morquio syndrome is a rare genetic disease that belongs to the group of mucopolysaccharidoses. It is due to the body's difficulty in processing certain substances, which accumulate and mainly affect the bones and joints.
How it presents: It is usually noticed in childhood with disturbances in growth and in the shape of the spine, chest, and joints, in addition to possible effects on other organs.
Origin: It is hereditary in nature, so the family component plays a central role.
Which specialists treat it? The geneticist is key for the diagnosis, while the pediatrician and the orthopedist support the follow-up of development and of the bones. When such a condition is suspected in a child, the appropriate course is to seek evaluation with specialized professionals.
Data on 31 doctors who treat morquio syndrome
Specialties that treat morquio syndrome
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Doctors specialized in morquio syndrome
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Raul Aragon Lopez
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Omar Cortez
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Juan Carlos Valle Landa
Dr. Santiago Valentin Guerrero
Dr. Mauricio Ordoñez Hinojos
Dr. Mario Alberto Ciénega Ramos
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dr. Jesus Francisco Meza Santini
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Fernando Guevara Ayon
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Marco Antonio Aviña González
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Sergio Enrique Gomez Gallegos
Frequently asked questions
What is morquio syndrome?
Morquio syndrome is a rare genetic disease that belongs to the group of mucopolysaccharidoses. It is due to the body's difficulty in processing certain substances, which accumulate and mainly affect the bones and joints.
Which doctor treats morquio syndrome?
Morquio Syndrome is usually treated by specialists in geneticist, orthopedist, pediatrician.