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Gaucher-Krankheit
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Beschreibung:
An autosomal recessive disorder caused by a deficiency of acid beta-glucosidase () leading to intralysosomal accumulation of glycosylceramide mainly in cells of the . The characteristic Gaucher cells, glycosphingolipid-filled , displace normal cells in and visceral organs causing skeletal deterioration, hepatosplenomegaly, and organ dysfunction. There are several subtypes based on the presence and severity of neurological involvement.
Synonym(s):
Glukosylzeramid-beta-Glukosidase-Mangelkrankheit /
Glukozerebrosidase-Mangelkrankheit /
Zerebrosid-Lipidspeicherkrankheit /
Zerebrosid-Lipidose /
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(NLM)®
(DIMDI - Deutsche Fassung)
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