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Sanfilippo syndrome can cause a number of symptoms, including speech and developmental delays, behavioral issues, and impaired hearing and vision. Here is information about how the disorder can cause vision problems in patients. How does vision work? Vision is a complex sense. It involves light entering the eye, which…

Hearing loss is a common symptom for people with Sanfilippo syndrome. This article offers insight about ways in which the disease can affect hearing, and also offers information about how doctors may treat hearing problems in those patients. Hearing basics Hearing is a complex process. It involves the…

Children with Sanfilippo syndrome commonly have behavioral problems, which can have a negative effect on the lives of family members and caregivers. Read on for more information about such behavioral problems, and ways to possibly manage them to ease their effects on your family and care team. What is…

If your child has been diagnosed with Sanfilippo syndrome, you may be feeling mixed emotions, from shock to concern to the relief that certainty can bring. The disorder is so rare that this diagnosis may have taken years. In any case, you may be thinking, “Now What?” Here is some…

Sanfilippo syndrome’s prevalence — the estimate of how common a disease is in a specific population — varies between geographic areas around the world. There also is variation between the different subtypes of the disease across geographic locations. The following gives information about various Sanfilippo prevalence rates,…

Sanfilippo syndrome is a progressive genetic disorder marked by continual damage to brain cells and early death. There are four subtypes of Sanfilippo, each caused by a specific genetic mutation that corresponds to a lack of a given enzyme’s activity. What are the subtypes? The type of Sanfilippo syndrome…

Sanfilippo syndrome is a rare genetic disorder related to the metabolism of a large sugar molecule called heparan sulfate. The buildup of heparan sulfate causes damage to the brain and spinal cord. The damage leads to developmental delays including speech impairment. Speech therapy may help some patients living with…

The genetic disorder Sanfilippo syndrome, also known as mucopolysaccharidosis type III, is so rare that most physicians are unfamiliar with it. So, it is not surprising that it may have taken years for your child to receive an accurate diagnosis. Learning the cause of your child’s symptoms often puts you on a…

Sanfilippo syndrome is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects about 1 in 70,000 births. Raising awareness of this rare genetic disease could mean that more patients would benefit from earlier diagnosis and treatment. Here are some facts about Sanfilippo syndrome, and efforts to make it more widely…

Sanfilippo syndrome, also known as mucopolysaccharidosis type III, can lead to issues with the bones and joints, including a condition known as scoliosis. What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is a condition where the spine curves to the side. It can happen during a child’s growth phase and should be…