Hurler syndrome natural history, complications and prognosis

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Overview

Children with Hurler syndrome often die before age 10 from obstructive airway disease, respiratory infections, or cardiac complications. Hurler syndrome is a disease with a poor outlook. Children with this disease develop nervous system problems, and can die young.