Abstract
Fabry disease (FD) is an X-linked lysosomal storage disease caused by α-galactosidase A deficiency, leading to intralysosomal build-up of glycosphingolipids. In this case report, a 35-year-old male presented with thousands of angiokeratomas, primarily concentrated in the "bathing-trunk" area. Despite numerous visits to doctors in different specialities FD was not suspected. Enzyme replacement therapy effectively halted symptom progression. We recommend that patients with angiokeratomas and/or symptoms from other organs indicative of FD should undergo further genetic examination.
| Bidragets oversatte titel | Angiokeratomas in a patient with Fabry disease |
|---|---|
| Originalsprog | Dansk |
| Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Vol/bind | 186 |
| Udgave nummer | 43 |
| Sider (fra-til) | 1-5 |
| Antal sider | 5 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| DOI | |
| Status | Udgivet - 21 okt. 2024 |
Emneord
- Humans
- Fabry Disease/complications
- Male
- Adult
- Angiokeratoma/pathology
- Enzyme Replacement Therapy
- alpha-Galactosidase/therapeutic use
- Skin Neoplasms/pathology