Problem
Gaucher's disease
Other Names:
Gaucher disease Nature:
A lipid storage disease linked to a single recessive gene particularly common in Jews of Eastern European ancestry. Gaucher disease results from a specific enzyme deficiency in the body, caused by a genetic mutation received from both parents. The disease course is quite variable, ranging from no outward symptoms to severe disability and death.
Broader Problems:
Congenital disorders of lipid metabolism Aggravates:
Diseases of the spleenDiseases of the spleen Reduced By:
Genetic discriminationStrategies:
Using genetic screening Values:
Disease Organizations:
International Patient Advocacy Association Web Page(s):
Gaucher diseaseNational Gaucher Foundation
NORD: Gaucher Disease
Gaucher disease
Gaucher's Association
Brain Foundation: Gaucher Disease
Organisations and support groups for the Gaucher disease community
Subject(s):
Medicine → PathologyProblem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
24.04.2019 – 10:54 CEST