Gaucher disease type 2

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf genetic disorder
rare disease
lysosomal storage disorder
gptkbp:accumulationOf gptkb:glucocerebroside
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:acute_neuronopathic_Gaucher_disease
gptkbp:characterizedBy failure to thrive
hepatosplenomegaly
rapid neurodegeneration
severe neurological involvement
gptkbp:diagnosedBy genetic testing
enzyme assay
gptkbp:enzymeDeficiency gptkb:glucocerebrosidase
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1930s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gaucher disease type 2
gptkbp:inheritance autosomal recessive
gptkbp:lifeExpectancy usually less than 2 years
gptkbp:mutationAssociatedWith gptkb:GBA_gene
gptkbp:notResponsiveTo enzyme replacement therapy
gptkbp:onset infancy
gptkbp:parent gptkb:Gaucher_disease
gptkbp:prevalence very rare
gptkbp:prognosis poor
gptkbp:symptom respiratory problems
enlarged liver
enlarged spleen
spasticity
seizures
failure to thrive
swallowing difficulties
gptkbp:treatment supportive care
palliative care
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:acute_neuronopathic_Gaucher's_disease
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7