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[Fabry disease in childhood]

Brigitte Chabrol1, Hicham Mansour, Aline Cano

  • 1Centre de Référence des Maladies Métaboliques de l'Enfant, Hôpital d'Enfants, CHU de la Timone, Marseille (13), France. brigitte.chabrol@ap-hm.fr

Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|June 5, 2007
PubMed

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Fabry disease, a genetic disorder causing glycosphingolipid buildup, often goes undiagnosed in childhood. Early enzyme replacement therapy is crucial for preventing severe organ damage.

Area of Science:

  • Genetics and rare diseases
  • Lysosomal storage disorders
  • Metabolic diseases

Context:

  • Fabry disease results from glycosphingolipid accumulation (globotriaosylceramide) in tissues like kidneys, heart, and brain.
  • Early symptoms such as hypohidrosis and skin lesions are often missed, leading to diagnostic delays.
  • It is an X-linked disorder, but symptomatic carriers (females) can also occur.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the importance of early diagnosis in Fabry disease.
  • To discuss the potential of enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) in preventing severe manifestations.
  • To address the ongoing specialist discussions regarding ERT initiation in childhood.

Summary:

  • Fabry disease is characterized by the accumulation of globotriaosylceramide (Gb3) due to lysosomal dysfunction.
  • Delayed diagnosis is common due to unrecognized early symptoms, impacting prognosis.
  • Enzyme replacement therapy offers a way to prevent life-threatening renal, cardiac, and neurological complications.

Impact:

  • Emphasizes the critical need for timely diagnosis to initiate enzyme replacement therapy.
  • Underscores the potential of ERT to mitigate severe health outcomes associated with Fabry disease.
  • Informs ongoing clinical discussions on pediatric treatment strategies for Fabry disease.

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