How does Hunter syndrome (MPS II) affect a person physically?
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When Hunter syndrome affects the brain, which is about 75% of the time, symptoms usually show up between 18 months and 4 years of age. They start about 2 years later when the disease is milder.
Hunter syndrome usually affects how the boy looks:
- Large, round cheeks
- Broad nose
- Thick lips and a large tongue
- Bushy eyebrows
- Large head
- Slowed growth
- Thick, tough skin
- Short, broad hands with stiff, curled fingers
From: Hunter Syndrome (MPS II) WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by Nayana Ambardekar on June 18, 2018
SOURCES:
American Academy of Pediatrics: "Multidisciplinary Management of Hunter Syndrome."
Mucopolysaccharide & Related Diseases Society Australia: "A Guide to Understanding Hunter Syndrome (mucopolysaccharidosis type II; MPS II)."
National MPS Society: "MPS II;" "Daily Living with MPS and Related Diseases;" and "A Guide to Understanding MPS II."
NIH National Library of Medicine: "Mucopolysaccharidosis type II."
Wraith, J. , March 2008. European Journal of Pediatrics
SOURCES:
American Academy of Pediatrics: "Multidisciplinary Management of Hunter Syndrome."
Mucopolysaccharide & Related Diseases Society Australia: "A Guide to Understanding Hunter Syndrome (mucopolysaccharidosis type II; MPS II)."
National MPS Society: "MPS II;" "Daily Living with MPS and Related Diseases;" and "A Guide to Understanding MPS II."
NIH National Library of Medicine: "Mucopolysaccharidosis type II."
Wraith, J. , March 2008. European Journal of Pediatrics
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