A NEW ACID MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDOSIS WITH SKELETAL DEFORMITIES SIMULATING RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

摘要: Two siblings are described with biochemical evidence of mucopolysaccharide storage presumably inherited as an autosomal recessive.[See figure in the PDF file]The syndrome is characterized by a progressive grotesque deformity due to intra-articular destruction. There coarsened facial features anti peripheral corneal opacification. Mucopolysaccharide not excreted abnormal amounts, and mental retardation present.The differentiation from rheumatoid arthritis recognized diseases discussed.