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Sphingomyelinase Deficiency treatment in Chihuahua

If you are looking for sphingomyelinase deficiency treatment in Chihuahua, you will find 5 specialists available, including geneticist and endocrinologist, from $1,000 MXN per consultation. Review profiles and ratings to make an informed decision.

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Sphingomyelinase deficiency is a rare inherited disorder in which an enzyme needed to process certain fats is missing or reduced, causing them to build up in different organs; it is related to Niemann-Pick disease.

How can it show up? Depending on the type, it can be associated with enlargement of the liver and spleen, growth difficulties, and, in some variants, involvement of the nervous system.

Origin: It is passed from parents to children and depends on alterations in the genes that give instructions to produce this enzyme.

Who evaluates it? The geneticist and the endocrinologist take part in its study and follow-up. When an inherited metabolic disease is suspected, a specialized evaluation that guides the family is advisable.

Related specialties: Geneticist Endocrinologist

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Doctors who treat sphingomyelinase deficiency in Chihuahua

Frequently asked questions

Which doctor treats sphingomyelinase deficiency?

The treatment of sphingomyelinase deficiency is usually handled by specialists in geneticist, endocrinologist.

How many doctors are available in Chihuahua?

We currently have 5 doctors who can treat sphingomyelinase deficiency in Chihuahua.