Skeletal Manifestations in Gaucher Disease: A Case Report

• Main Authors: Altınay Göksel Karatepe (Author), Rezzan Günaydın (Author), Taciser Kaya (Author), Nesrin Şen (Author), Gülriz Özbek (Author), Özgür Sipahi Esen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Galenos Yayinevi, 2005-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Gauchers disease is the most frequent hereditary lysosomal deposit storage disorder. It is characterized by a deficiency of the enzyme glucocerebrosidase that leads to an accumulation of glucocerebroside in the macrophage lysosomes. It is classified in three types, according to the presence of centr...