Sulfatidosis

Sulfatidosis is a form of lysosomal storage disease resulting in a proliferation of sulfatide.

Causes

It is caused by a genetic insufficiency of sulfatase enzymes.

Diagnosis

Types

Metachromatic leukodystrophy and multiple sulfatase deficiency are classified as sulfatidoses.

Treatment

See also

• Sphingolipidoses#Overview for an overview table, including sulfatidosis

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