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Hunter Syndrome
Mucopolysaccharidosi, Mucolipidosis, Maroteaux-Lamy Syndr, Sanfilippo Syndrome
This is a lysosomal storage disease (Mucopolysaccharide Type II) with onset in infancy and which occurs predominately in males. Common features are short stature, visual and hearing impairment, chronic diarrhoea, atypical facial features, joint stiffness and intellectual
disability.
Useful Links
A university website giving a brief description of the disorder and a series of case studies with further references:
A national organisation website with a wide range of information on this condition and the other lysosomal disorders and with further links and resources:
A paediatric fact sheet that provides a brief overview of the clinical features and management of the condition:
A national organisation website providing information on the disorder, the organisation, research and resources:
Support Groups
Person/Organisation:
Lysosomal Disease New Zealand
Postal Address:
125 Cuba Street
Petone
Lower Hutt City
Phone Number:
04 566 7707
Fax Number:
04 566 7717
Email:
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