Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS): Complex Case Studies Requiring A Multidisciplinary Approach

45 minutes
English
Rare Diseases
Mucopolysaccharidosis
MPS

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.

Learning Objectives

Using Case Studies to understand better how the multidisciplinary team approach to managing MPS patients is so vitalExamining the role of the general pediatrician in coordinating local care and allied healthcare professionals through a typical case studyReviewing a case study demonstrating the importance of communication between centers, professionals, and families in managing MPS patients