5 Facts you should know about

Morquio Syndrome

In Morquio syndrome, the specific mucopolysaccharide which builds up in the body is keratan sulfate

Patients with Morquio syndrome appear healthy at birth

The age of onset is usually between 1 and 3 years of age

Morquio syndrome causes progressive changes to the skeleton of the ribs and chest, which may lead to neurological complications

Patients may also have hearing loss and clouded corneas

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