What is Morquio syndrome?

Also known as: MPS IV.

Morquio syndrome is a genetic disorder where a baby has trouble breaking down sugar chains in the body. This prevents the body from getting the required nutrients for the development of things like skin, tendons, ligaments, bone, cartilage and other tissues. It can lead to a number of potential complications.ments.

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Reviewed by: Stephen Graham George Jr., MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM