Galactosemia
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Dayana Davidis, M.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Classic galactosemia, galactokinase deficiency
Overview
Historical Perspective
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Overview
Types
Galactosemia refers to a group of autosomal recessive disorders of galactose metabolism. They are classified into the following types based on the enzymatic activity https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm11020106
Type I/Classical
Severe deficiency or absence of the Galactose-1-phosphate uridyl transferase enzyme of the Leloir pathway in the red blood cells.[1]. This is the most severe and potentially lethal type.
Type II
Mutations in the gene encoding for the enzyme galactokinase
Type III
Alterations in the gene coding for epimerase enzyme. This is the mildest type.
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Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Galactosemia from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
- ↑ Coelho AI, Rubio-Gozalbo ME, Vicente JB, Rivera I (2017). "Sweet and sour: an update on classic galactosemia". J Inherit Metab Dis. 40 (3): 325–342. doi:10.1007/s10545-017-0029-3. PMC 5391384. PMID 28281081.