Hurler Syndrome

Authors

  • Kalipatnam Seshagiri Rao Professor and head of Paediatrics, Manipal Teaching Hospital, Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara
  • Sudhir Adhikari Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics, Manipal Teaching Hospital, Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara
  • Sandeep Singh Lecturer, Noble Medical College, Biratnagar
  • Shankar Poudel Lecturer, Gandaki Medical College, Pokhara
  • Sahisnuta Basnet Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics, Manipal Teaching Hospital, Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara
  • Ganesh Bishwakarma Lecturer, Department of Paediatrics, Manipal Teaching Hospital, Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v36i3.16349

Keywords:

Hurler, α-L-iduronidase, Lorinidase

Abstract

We report a case of Hurler syndrome in 10 years old boy diagnosed on the basis of classical clinical and radiological features. Early diagnosis, genetic counseling and regular follow up with recent modalities of treatment can decrease mortality significantly and the child may grow normally.

J Nepal Paediatr Soc 2016;36(3):295-297

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Published

2017-04-16

How to Cite

Rao, K. S., Adhikari, S., Singh, S., Poudel, S., Basnet, S., & Bishwakarma, G. (2017). Hurler Syndrome. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 36(3), 295–297. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v36i3.16349

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Case Reports