Joint contractures in the absence of inflammation may indicate mucopolysaccharidosis

• Main Authors: Thorne Carter (Author), Spencer Charles (Author), Elorduy Maria (Author), Pastores Gregory M (Author), Link Bianca (Author), Koné-Paut Isabelle (Author), Coppa Giovanni (Author), Cimaz Rolando (Author), Wulffraat Nico (Author), Manger Bernhard (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Undiagnosed patients with the attenuated form of mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) type I often have joint symptoms in childhood that prompt referral to a rheumatologist. A survey conducted by Genzyme Corporation of 60 European and Canadia...