MPS 3 D

Overview

A rare inherited biochemical disorder characterized by the accumulation of mucopolysaccharides (glycosaminoglycans) due to deficiency of an enzyme called N-acetylglucosamine-6-sulfate sulfatase. Mucopolysaccharide levels build up and are then deposited in various tissues.

Symptoms

* Behavioral disorders * Hirsuitism * Coarse facial features * Mental deterioration * Loss of motor skills

Diagnosis

The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of MPS 3 D. This medical information about signs and symptoms for MPS 3 D has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of MPS 3 D signs or MPS 3 D symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of MPS 3 D may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed MPS 3 D symptoms.