Mucopolysaccharidosis type 2, severe form

Mucopolysaccharidosis type 2, severe form

Definition

Mucopolysaccharidosis type 2 (MPS2), severe form (MPS2S), is associated with a massive accumulation of glycosaminoglycans and a wide variety of symptoms including a rapidly progressive cognitive decline; it is most often fatal in the second or third decade.

Also known as Hunter syndrome type A, iduronate 2-sulfatase deficiency type A, MPS2A, MPSIIA, mucopolysaccharidosis type 2, severe form, mucopolysaccharidosis type 2A, mucopolysaccharidosis type II, severe form, mucopolysaccharidosis type IIA — per MONDO

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