Rare Diseases

Current bibliography for experts

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More than 70% of rare diseases are genetic in origin. One gene or multiple genes may contribute to manifestations of the disorder. They can be inherited or arise in sporadic or chance mutations.

ASMD

Case report: The spectrum of SMPD1 pathogenic variants in Hungary

2023-06-06

This article reports the first description of all six diagnosed acid sphingomyelinase deficiency cases in Hungary.

ALFA-MANNOSIDOZ

Mortality in patients with alpha-mannosidosis: A review of patients' data and the literature

2022-07-23

This study aimed to investigate the age at death and the causes of death of patients with alpha-mannosidosis who had not received disease-modifying treatment.

NMDS

Serum miRNAs as biomarkers for the rare types of muscular dystrophy

2022-04-01

It was shown that particular circulating miRNAs can be used as biomarkers for muscular dystrophies like Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy and Myotonic Dystrophy type 2.

XLH

Genetic analysis combined with 3D-printing assistant surgery in diagnosis and treatment for an X-linked hypophosphatemia patient

2022-03-01

This study identifies a novel PHEX variant and shows that 3D printing tech is a very promising approach for corrective osteotomies.

XLH

Two de novo mosaic variants within the same site of PHEX gene in a girl with X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets

2022-02-01

This is the first time two different mosaic variants of the PHEX gene have been found in an XLH individual.

ALPHA-MANNOSIDOSIS

Long-term outcome of patients with alpha-mannosidosis - A single center study

2021-12-09

The aim of this study was to present the long-term follow-up of 12 Polish patients with alpha-mannosidosis (AM), evaluate the clinical, biochemical, and molecular findings and progression of the disease.

XLH

Adult rheumatologic features, treatment and complications of X-linked hypophosphatemia

2021-10-01

Regarding the incidence and consequences of musculoskeletal features in X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH), all patients should be assessed by a bone disease specialist and, if necessary, managed by a multidisciplinary team.

ALFA-MANNOSIDOZ

Alpha-Mannosidosis from India due to a Novel Pathogenic Variant in MAN2B1 Gene

2021-09-16

This article presents a 7-year-old girl child, born of a consanguineous marriage, presented with developmental delay, seizures, and hearing impairment.

GAUCHER

Interstitial lung disease in lysosomal storage disorders

2021-04-29

Early diagnosis for lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs) is crucial to prevent irreversible organ damage. Early initiation of enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) can, at least in part, prevent organ failure.

NCL

Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinoses in Children

2021-03-01

Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCL) is not uncommon and diagnosis can be suspected based on clinical investigations and neuroimaging findings.

XLH

Clinical guidelines for burosumab in the treatment of XLH in children and adolescents: British paediatric and adolescent bone group recommendations

2020-10-01

Burosumab, a recombinant human IgG1 monoclonal antibody, has been shown to improve phosphate homeostasis, which resolves the skeletal and non-skeletal manifestations of X-linked hypophosphataemia (XLH), in clinical trials (phases 2 and 3).

ALFA-MANNOSIDOZ

Recognition of alpha-mannosidosis in paediatric and adult patients: Presentation of a diagnostic algorithm from an international working group

2019-04-01

With the aim of developing a diagnostic algorithm for alpha-mannosidosis an international panel of experts met to reach a consensus by applying the nominal group technique.

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