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Inborn Errors of Metabolism 02

Topic: Pediatric

Created on Saturday, September 15 2007 by jdmiles

Last modified on Saturday, September 15 2007.

Which of the following disorders is associated with cataracts?

 
        A) GM1-gangliosidosis
 
        B) Tay-Sachs disease
 
        C) Sulfite oxidase deficiency
 
        D) Lafora's disease
 
        E) Mucopolysaccharidoses
 

 


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A) GM1-gangliosidosis

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GM1-gangliosidosis is associated with a macular cherry red spot  (See References)

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B) Tay-Sachs disease

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Tay-Sachs disease is associated with a macular cherry red spot  (See References)

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C) Sulfite oxidase deficiency

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Sulfite oxidase deficiency is associated with lens discoloration  (See References)

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D) Lafora's disease

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Lafora's disease is associated with optic atrophy  (See References)

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E) Mucopolysaccharidoses

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Cataracts are seen in mucopolysaccharidoses  (See References)

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References:

1. Pastores, G.M. and Kolodny, E.H. (2004). Inborn errors of metabolism of the nervous system. In Bradley, W.G., Daroff, R.B., Fenichel, G.M., and Jankovic, J. (Eds.). Neurology in Clinical Practice, Fourth Edition. Butterworth Heinemann, Philadelphia, pp. 1811-1832.
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Inborn Errors of Metabolism 02
Question ID: 091507200
Question written by J. Douglas Miles, (C) 2006-2009, all rights reserved.
Created: 09/15/2007
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