Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A, MPS IIIA

Multisystem

A lysosome is a structure within the cell that digests and removes waste. When the lysosome cannot recycle waste properly, the waste accumulates and causes the cell to die. Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are defined by abnormal buildup of glycosaminoglycans, large sugar-protein molecules that are important for skeletal and joint function.

  • Signs and symptoms

    Affected dogs are ataxic, have abnormal eye movements, and head tremors.

    Signs typically develop by 3 years of age, and most dogs do not survive more than 2 or 3 years after diagnosis.

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  • Diagnosis

    Genetic and laboratory testing used to diagnose this disease.

  • Treatment

    There is no treatment except supportive care for the clinical signs the affected dog develops.

  • What to do if your dog is at risk

    Actions

    • Focus on palliative therapies to increase your dog's comfort and quality of life.

  • Genetic Information

    This mutation was first described in the Dachshund.

    This mutation is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner; that is, a dog requires two copies of the mutation to show signs of the disease.

    Gene names:

    SGSH ‐ chr9

    Inheritance type:

    recessive

  • Breeds affected

    This health condition affects the following breeds

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