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galactosialidosis

info ยท Genetic

A lysosomal storage disease that is characterized by combined deficiency of beta-galactosidase and neuraminidase that has_material_basis_in homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the CTSA gene on chromosome 20q13.

Signs and symptoms

  • Intellectual disability
  • Severe short stature
  • Opacification of the corneal stroma
  • Hearing impairment
  • Seizure
  • Nonimmune hydrops fetalis
  • Cherry red spot of the macula
  • Visceromegaly
  • Coarse facial features
  • Decreased beta-galactosidase activity