Improvement with ongoing Enzyme Replacement Therapy in advanced late-onset Pompe disease: a case study

Mol Genet Metab. 2008 Dec;95(4):233-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ymgme.2008.09.001. Epub 2008 Oct 18.

Abstract

Benefits of enzyme replacement therapy with Myozyme (alglucosidase alfa), anecdotally reported in late-onset Pompe disease, range from motor and pulmonary improvement in less severely affected patients, to stabilization with minimal improvement in those with advanced disease. We report a case of a 63-year-old patient with significant morbidity who made notable motor and pulmonary function gains after two years on therapy. Thus, improvements in those with advanced disease may be possible after long-term treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biological Therapy*
  • Female
  • Glycogen Storage Disease Type II / enzymology*
  • Glycogen Storage Disease Type II / physiopathology
  • Glycogen Storage Disease Type II / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Motor Activity
  • Treatment Outcome
  • alpha-Glucosidases / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • GAA protein, human
  • alpha-Glucosidases