Fabry Disease in a Female: A Unique Case Highlighting the Variability in Clinical Presentation
Arshiya Gupta1, Sumedh R Luthra1, Shivansh Luthra1
1Department of Medicine, Government Medical College Amritsar, Amritsar, IND.
This case report details a rare female patient with Fabry disease, a genetic disorder causing globotriaosylceramide buildup. Early diagnosis and treatment are vital for managing this multisystemic condition in females.
Area of Science:
- Genetics and rare diseases
- Lysosomal storage disorders
- X-linked inheritance
Background:
- Fabry disease is a rare X-linked lysosomal storage disorder due to alpha-galactosidase A deficiency.
- Mutations in the GLA gene lead to globotriaosylceramide accumulation, causing multi-systemic issues.
- Females are often asymptomatic carriers, but can exhibit wide-ranging symptoms.
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