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.
Which specialist to see for sphingomyelinase deficiency in Chihuahua?
Doctors who treat sphingomyelinase deficiency in Chihuahua
Dr. Jorge Ramírez Zenteno
Dr. Leonardo Javier Mejía Marín
Dr. Margarita Moreno Gardea
Dr. Thalia Chávez
Dr. Torres Javalera Luis Alfonso
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.