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A rare case of severe Hunter's Syndrome

Authors :
Sharon Vincent
Joe Mathew Cherian
Abi M Thomas
Rajesh Kumar
Source :
CHRISMED Journal of Health and Research, Vol 5, Iss 1, Pp 63-66 (2018)
Publication Year :
2018
Publisher :
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2018.

Abstract

Hunter's Syndrome or mucopolysaccharidosis Type II is a rare metabolic disorder caused by the deficiency of lysosomal enzyme iduronate-2-sulfatase. It results in progressive accumulation of deramatan and heparan sulfates in tissues leading to a wide clinical spectrum of systemic manifestations. This is a case report of a 6-year-old boy with classical features of Hunter's Syndrome who presented with a chief complaint of multiple decayed teeth. The purpose of this case report is to highlight the role of a pediatric dentist in the management of such special children with advanced dental care.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23483334 and 2348506X
Volume :
5
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
CHRISMED Journal of Health and Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.418cd212636d44ce8ea7474028bf6f45
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/cjhr.cjhr_79_17