Hunter syndrome: resolution of extensive typical skin lesions after 9 months of enzyme replacement therapy with idursulfase

Pediatr Dermatol. 2012 May-Jun;29(3):369-70. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2011.01418.x. Epub 2011 Oct 13.

Abstract

A 10-year-old boy with Hunter syndrome and extensive typical skin lesions underwent 9 months of enzyme replacement therapy, after which the skin lesions disappeared. We believe that treatment with idursulfase probably removes the cutaneous storage of glucosaminoglycans in Hunter syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Enzyme Replacement Therapy*
  • Humans
  • Iduronate Sulfatase / therapeutic use*
  • Male
  • Mucopolysaccharidosis II / drug therapy*
  • Mucopolysaccharidosis II / pathology
  • Skin Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Iduronate Sulfatase
  • idursulfase