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Fifteen years of enzyme replacement therapy for mucopolysaccharidosis type VI (Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome): a case report.

Authors :
Andrade I
Ribeiro R
Carneiro ZA
Giugliani R
Pereira C
Cozma C
Grinberg D
Vilageliu L
Lourenco CM
Source :
Journal of medical case reports [J Med Case Rep] 2022 Jan 25; Vol. 16 (1), pp. 46. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Jan 25.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Background: Mucopolysaccharidosis VI, or Maroteaux-Lamy disease, is an autosomal recessive disease characterized by deficiency of the enzyme arylsulfatase B in the lysosomal catabolism of glycosaminoglycans. Due to reduced (or even null) enzyme activity, glycosaminoglycans (mainly dermatan sulfate) accumulates, leading to a multisystemic disease. Mucopolysaccharidosis VI induces reduced growth, coarse face, audiovisual deficits, osteoarticular deformities, and cardiorespiratory issues, hampering the quality of life of the patient. Enzyme replacement therapy with galsulfase (Naglazyme, BioMarin Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA) is the specific treatment for this condition. Although studies have shown that enzyme replacement therapy slows the progression of the disease, the effects of long-term enzyme replacement therapy remain poorly understood.<br />Case Presentation: A 29-year-old, Caucasian, male patient diagnosed with mucopolysaccharidosis VI was treated with enzyme replacement therapy for over 15 years. Enzyme replacement therapy was initiated when patient was 13 years old. The patient evolved multiplex dysostosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, thickened mitral valve, and hearing and visual loss.<br />Conclusions: Although enzyme replacement therapy did not prevent the main signs of mucopolysaccharidosis VI, it slowed their progression. Additionally, enzyme replacement therapy was associated with a longer survival compared with the untreated affected sibling. Taken together, the results indicate that enzyme replacement therapy positively modified the course of the disease.<br /> (© 2022. The Author(s).)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1752-1947
Volume :
16
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of medical case reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
35078524
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-03240-3