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Misdiagnosis of Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) results in late diagnosis and the late start of treatment, which has significant consequences on long-term outcomes. This gap usually results in confusing symptoms with other conditions, most notably trying to address symptoms directly and delaying actual diagnosis and treatment or referring the patient to the wrong pediatric specialties, causing further delays in the condition’s management chain.
Part 1 - Otorhinolaryngology:Gain awareness about the main otorhinolaryngological presenting signs of mucopolysaccharidoses and Alpha-mannosidosis and their time of show-up.Recognize the challenges and dangers of surgical treatment of patients with mucopolysaccharidosis and Alpha-mannosidosis.An overview of the other Otorhinolaryngological presenting symptoms of MPS and Alpha-mannosidosis and recommendations about the timing of treatment, treatment/consultation options.Part 2 - Anaesthesiology:Gain awareness about the adequate perioperative workup of severe phenotype MPS-patients.Recognize the challenges and dangers of anesthesia management of patients with MPS.An overview of main MPS symptoms influencing anaesthesia and postoperative care and recommendations for management.