In:
Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, Scientific Foundation SPIROSKI, Vol. 8, No. F ( 2020-10-19), p. 304-309
Kurzfassung:
Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) is a group of rare disorders that are characterized by intracellular accumulation of glycosaminoglycans with subsequent cellular and organ dysfunction. In the Middle East, especially Saudi Arabia, higher prevalence of MPS type I was observed compared to reported rates from European countries and the United States (U.S). The present work was developed as a part of the Saudi MPS Group’s efforts to address the current situation of MPS type I in Saudi Arabia and to reach a national consensus in the management of MPS type I. The first “Management of MPS Type I Advisory Board” meeting was held in Riyadh on May 2, 2019, to reflect the expert opinions regarding different aspects of MPS type I and develop this manuscript; eight consultants from different specialties (medical genetics, pediatric rheumatology, and pediatric endocrinology), representing six Saudi institutions, in addition to a global expert in genetics participated in the meeting.
Materialart:
Online-Ressource
ISSN:
1857-9655
DOI:
10.3889/oamjms.2020.5167
Sprache:
Unbekannt
Verlag:
Scientific Foundation SPIROSKI
Publikationsdatum:
2020
ZDB Id:
3032255-8