EVALUATION OF HEMATOLOGIC FINDINGS IN MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDOSIS CASES

Cakar N. E., Karaca M.

ACTA MEDICA MEDITERRANEA, vol.36, no.2, pp.797-800, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 36 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.19193/0393-6384_2020_2_123
  • Journal Name: ACTA MEDICA MEDITERRANEA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE
  • Page Numbers: pp.797-800
  • Keywords: Mucopolysaccharidosis, bone marrow involvement, hematological findings
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) are lysosomal storage diseases characterized by chronic, progressive and multiple system involvement due to impaired glycosaminoglycans destruction. There are 7 types of MPS as type I, II, III, IV, VI, VII and IX. There is wide clinical heterogeneity, coarse face, cardiac involvement, deafness, bone dysplasia, corneal clouding, learning difficulties.