Mucopolysaccharidosis type 4

Mucopolysaccharidosis type 4

Definition

A lysosomal storage disease belonging to the group of mucopolysaccharidoses, and characterized by spondylo-epiphyso-metaphyseal dysplasia. It exists in two forms, A and B.

Also known as eccentro-osteochondrodysplasia, eccentrochondrodysplasia, eccentroosteochondrodysplasia, Morquio disease, Morquio syndrome, MPS4, MPSIV, Mucopolysaccharidosis IV, mucopolysaccharidosis type 4, mucopolysaccharidosis type IV — per MONDO

Also identified as