Alpha-L-iduronate deficiency; Mucopolysaccharidosis type I; MPS I H

Experts recommend genetic counseling and testing for couples with a family history of Hurler syndrome who are considering having children.

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Hurler syndrome Treatment

Review Date: 04/15/2009
Reviewed By: Chad Haldeman-Englert, MD, Division of Human Genetics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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