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==Overview== | |||
Not all people with Hunter syndrome are affected by the disease in exactly the same way, and the rate of symptom progression varies widely. However, Hunter syndrome is always severe, progressive, and life-limiting. | |||
==Natural History== | |||
==Complications== | |||
*Airway obstruction | |||
*Carpal tunnel syndrome | |||
*Hearing loss | |||
*Joint stiffness | |||
*Contractures | |||
*Deterioration of mental function over time | |||
==Prognosis== | |||
Some people who have Hunter syndrome are not mentally retarded and live into their 20s or 30s; there are occasional reports of people who have lived into their 50s or 60s. The quality of life remains high in a large number of people, and many adults are actively employed. In contrast, others with Hunter syndrome develop severe mental impairment and have life expectancies of 15 years or less. | |||
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Overview
Not all people with Hunter syndrome are affected by the disease in exactly the same way, and the rate of symptom progression varies widely. However, Hunter syndrome is always severe, progressive, and life-limiting.
Natural History
Complications
- Airway obstruction
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Hearing loss
- Joint stiffness
- Contractures
- Deterioration of mental function over time
Prognosis
Some people who have Hunter syndrome are not mentally retarded and live into their 20s or 30s; there are occasional reports of people who have lived into their 50s or 60s. The quality of life remains high in a large number of people, and many adults are actively employed. In contrast, others with Hunter syndrome develop severe mental impairment and have life expectancies of 15 years or less.