Spotting the Signs of Inborn Errors of Metabolism in neonates and infants

30 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

How can a comprehensive medical history of a child suspected of inborn errors of metabolism be undertaken?How to identify the early signs of inborn errors of metabolism in neonates and infants?How to avoid common misdiagnosis and confusion with other conditions?