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Generated 13 Oct 2026
Cardiology · Cardiology / Genetic cardiology

Maroteaux–Lamy syndrome

Also known as: Mucopolysaccharidosis type VI

Lysosomal storage disease with valve thickening and normal intelligence.

Medical specialty
Cardiology
Subspecialty
Cardiology / Genetic cardiology
Sex & age distribution
Male: affected; Female: affected equally; Children: yes
Gene(s) involved
ARSB

Etiology & mechanism

ARSB deficiency.

Gene(s) involved (1)

ARSB

Symptoms & signs (6)

corneal cloudinghepatosplenomegalyjoint stiffnessnormal intelligenceshort staturevalve thickening
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