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…
Hearing loss is the most common auditory complaint among young patients with different forms of mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS), including Sanfilippo syndrome, a small study suggests. According to investigators, these findings highlight the importance of routine tests to monitor hearing quality in these patients, and assess when hearing rehabilitation should be…
Mild to moderate hearing loss is common among children and young adults with different mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) diseases, including Sanfilippo syndrome, a small study reports. The study, “Audiometric evaluation in individuals with muco-polysaccharidosis,” appeared in the journal Clinics. MPS disorders are identified by deficiencies in lysosomal enzymes involved…
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