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Hunter syndrome

also: Mucopolysaccharidosis type II

X-linked lysosomal storage disorder with valve thickening and cardiomyopathy.

Specialty
Cardiology
Subspecialty
Cardiology / Genetic cardiology
Sex & age distribution
Male: affected, nearly all; Female: carriers rarely affected; Children: yes, early childhood
Gene(s) involved
IDS
Alternative names & eponyms
Mucopolysaccharidosis type II

Etiology & mechanism

IDS deficiency causes glycosaminoglycan storage.

Gene(s) involved (1)

IDS

Symptoms & signs (7)

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