Nervous system and Fabry disease, from symptoms to diagnosis: damage evaluation and follow-up in adult patients, enzyme replacement, and support therapy

Neurol Sci. 2010 Jun;31(3):299-306. doi: 10.1007/s10072-009-0211-y. Epub 2010 Mar 19.

Abstract

The X-linked genetic Fabry disease causes multiorgan lesions due to intracellular storage of the substrate globotriaosylceramide. Neurological involvement ranges from painful, small fiber neuropathy to cerebrovascular disorders to multifocal aggressive forms. Disease identification through proper differential diagnosis and timely assessment of organ damage should guide a careful treatment planning. Mainstay treatment, include enzyme replacement and support therapy. Neurologists have a pivotal role in early instrumental and clinical detection of organ damage. A panel of experts has developed a set of consensus recommendations to guide the approach of neurologists to Fabry disease.

Publication types

  • Consensus Development Conference
  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Early Diagnosis
  • Enzyme Replacement Therapy*
  • Fabry Disease / diagnosis*
  • Fabry Disease / pathology
  • Fabry Disease / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Nervous System Diseases / pathology
  • Nervous System Diseases / therapy*