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Alternate Names : Mucopolysaccharidosis II, Sulfo-Iduronate Sulfatase Deficiency
Hunter Syndrome | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
A healthcare provider often suspects a person has Hunter syndrome based on his or her physical features. Enzyme studies confirm the diagnosis. Mucopolysaccharides and other proteins also can be measured in the urine to confirm diagnosis.
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Author: James Broomfield, MD Reviewer: Ronald Jorgenson, DDS, PhD, FACMG Date Reviewed: 07/01/01