The Complexity of Pain Management in Children Affected by Mucopolysaccharidoses

• Main Authors: Sabrina Congedi (Author), Chiara Di Pede (Author), Maurizio Scarpa (Author), Angelica Rampazzo (Author), Franca Benini (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPSs) are a group of rare, genetic lysosomal storage disorders. They are caused by deficiencies of the lysosomal enzymes involved in the degradation of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). Pain is a common feature in mucopolysaccharidoses. However, the pathophysiology of pain in this gr...