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5 Facts you should know about

Morquio Syndrome

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In Morquio syndrome, the specific mucopolysaccharide which builds up in the body is keratan sulfate.

2

Patients with Morquio syndrome appear healthy at birth.

3

The age of onset is usually between 1 and 3 years of age.

4

Morquio syndrome causes progressive changes to the skeleton of the ribs and chest, which may lead to neurological complications.

5

Patients may also have hearing loss and clouded corneas.

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